ZIP Code 50545 - Hardy Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50545 is located in Hardy Iowa. Portions of 50545 are also in Lake Township (Humboldt County) and Grove Township (Humboldt County) and Vernon Township (Humboldt County) and Humboldt Township. 50545 is entirely within Humboldt County. Regionally, 50545 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50545 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hardy |
| Primary County | Humboldt County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 150 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50545 Map
50545 Demographics
50545 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50545 is White. The current unemployment level in 50545 is 3.3%.
| Population | 150 |
| Population Growth Rate | -26.69% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 75 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $35,417 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $180,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
50545 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50545 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 10 | 9.8% |
| High School Diploma | 38 | 37.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 3.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 41 | 40.2% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 3.92% |
| Masters Degree | 5 | 4.9% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50545 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.78996277, -94.0693512 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50545 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 37 Square Miles |
50545 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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