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Garner city, IA

ZIP 50438 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50438

50438 has a population of 4,006 with a median age of 49.3 yrs (50.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.8%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
2.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.2%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.2%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
29.6%+81% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.9%-2% vs US avg
x
High school
27.3%+4% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.5%+33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.4%-31% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.7%-36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.2%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.6%-9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+61% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 50438

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.6%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.7%-16% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,006
Median age49.3
Poverty rate13.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black2.1%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born12.6%