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Pocahontas County

Population: 7,078 · 8 ZIP codes

Demographics

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

People
Total population
7,078
People
Median age
43.7
Housing
Total households
3,000
Income
Median household income
$61,875
Housing
Total housing units
3,651
Employment
Employment rate
57.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.4%
County details
Local time 01:14:22(CT)
NamePocahontas
Total ZIP codes8total
ZIP codes (by type)
6 Standard2 PO Box
Area code712
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates42.7340333, -94.6782789
Land area577.2 sq miles(1,495 km²)

Map of Pocahontas county, Iowa with ZIP codes

Map of Pocahontas County, Iowa and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Pocahontas County

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

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Pocahontas1,867$66,5741ZIPs
Laurens1,264$48,9881ZIPs
Fonda636$54,8531ZIPs
Rolfe509$51,2501ZIPs
Palmer138$59,0631ZIPs
Havelock130$63,2291ZIPs
Varina68$50,6251ZIPs
Plover50$41,2501ZIPs

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

ZIP Codes in Pocahontas County

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

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
50574Pocahontas$60,4692,264
50554Laurens$63,8021,649
50540Fonda$73,4381,053
50581Rolfe$57,500833
50571Palmer$59,583310
50546Havelock$64,583284
50593Varina$50,62567
50573Plover$48,54242

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