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Howard County

Population: 9,469 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
9,469
People
Median age
39.2
Housing
Total households
3,773
Income
Median household income
$67,446
Housing
Total housing units
4,320
Employment
Employment rate
63.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.8%
County details
Local time 02:14:42(CT)
NameHoward
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
5 Standard1 PO Box
Area code563, 641
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates43.3653125, -92.3219084
Land area473.2 sq miles(1,225.7 km²)

Map of Howard county, Iowa with ZIP codes

Map of Howard County, Iowa and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Howard County

Compare the largest cities in Howard County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Cresco3,888$60,6081ZIPs
Riceville806$44,6151ZIPs
Elma505$44,3751ZIPs
Lime Springs473$53,7501ZIPs
Protivin269$71,6671ZIPs
Chester139$63,4381ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Howard County

Review the most populated postal areas across Howard County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
52136Cresco$70,7786,009
50466Riceville$56,7281,845
50628Elma$68,7501,296
52155Lime Springs$57,9171,244
52163Protivin$78,194273
52134Chester$63,125252

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