County ProfileIA
Benton County
Population: 25,575 · 15 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
25,575
People
Median age
43.1
Housing
Total households
10,202
Income
Median household income
$86,962
Housing
Total housing units
11,114
Employment
Employment rate
64.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
97%
County details
Local time 00:52:03(CT)| Name | Benton |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 15total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 15 Standard |
| Area code | 319 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 42.0925474, -92.05763 |
| Land area | 716.1 sq miles(1,854.7 km²) |
Map of Benton county, Iowa with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Benton County
Compare the largest cities in Benton County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 4,938 | $66,495 | 1ZIPs |
| Belle Plaine | 2,330 | $73,656 | 1ZIPs |
| Atkins | 2,056 | $112,138 | 1ZIPs |
| Urbana | 1,554 | $115,655 | 1ZIPs |
| Walford | 1,366 | $128,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Shellsburg | 961 | $70,179 | 1ZIPs |
| Newhall | 876 | $67,443 | 1ZIPs |
| Van Horne | 774 | $77,344 | 1ZIPs |
| Blairstown | 713 | $79,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Keystone | 599 | $67,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Norway | 466 | $76,667 | 1ZIPs |
| Garrison | 344 | $60,313 | 1ZIPs |
| Mount Auburn | 162 | $79,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Watkins | 116 | $96,296 | 1ZIPs |
| Luzerne | 112 | $100,357 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Benton County
Review the most populated postal areas across Benton County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52349 | Vinton | $71,314 | 7,405 |
| 52208 | Belle Plaine | $74,127 | 2,951 |
| 52206 | Atkins | $116,071 | 2,635 |
| 52332 | Shellsburg | $92,708 | 1,995 |
| 52345 | Urbana | $115,179 | 1,572 |
| 52351 | Walford | $128,750 | 1,380 |
| 52315 | Newhall | $77,656 | 1,171 |
| 52209 | Blairstown | $86,094 | 1,106 |
| 52346 | Van Horne | $113,342 | 1,094 |
| 52249 | Keystone | $75,417 | 912 |
| 52318 | Norway | $85,625 | 908 |
| 52229 | Garrison | $86,500 | 730 |
| 52313 | Mount Auburn | $91,146 | 391 |
| 52354 | Watkins | $112,969 | 355 |
| 52257 | Luzerne | $94,464 | 259 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS