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Union County

Population: 12,138 · 7 ZIP codes

Demographics

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

People
Total population
12,138
People
Median age
40.5
Housing
Total households
5,116
Income
Median household income
$57,772
Housing
Total housing units
5,785
Employment
Employment rate
55.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.7%
County details
Local time 00:51:31(CT)
NameUnion
Total ZIP codes7total
ZIP codes (by type)
6 Standard1 PO Box
Area code641
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates41.0285502, -94.2450907
Land area423.6 sq miles(1,097.2 km²)

Map of Union county, Iowa with ZIP codes

Map of Union County, Iowa and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Union County

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

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Creston7,536$52,6331ZIPs
Afton874$54,5451ZIPs
Lorimor386$45,5001ZIPs
Cromwell105$58,7501ZIPs
Arispe96$53,7501ZIPs
Shannon City73$92,8751ZIPs
Thayer51$55,0001ZIPs

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

ZIP Codes in Union County

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

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
50801Creston$58,0159,245
50830Afton$61,0941,667
50149Lorimor$59,1671,084
50254Thayer$64,211254
50861Shannon City$63,125238
50842Cromwell$59,583105
50831Arispe$95,62538

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