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Audubon County, IA
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Audubon County, Iowa.
Population
5,599
Land area
443sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Audubon County
Audubon County at a glance
- Audubon County is 78% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,229 a year, 22% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 (41% below Iowa) and median rent is $759 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Audubon (2,130), Exira (705) and Kimballton (319).
Local data for Audubon County, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Audubon County, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,229
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$121,900
Prices +19.9% in a year
Median rent
$759/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,832), Irish Americans (447), Dutch Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,541
1,797 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.91M
FY 2026, $9,854 per person
PPP loans
$27.88M
816 loans, 2,978 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$27.27K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Audubon County, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Audubon County, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
417
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Audubon County, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Audubon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Audubon County, IA?
- Audubon is the largest city or town in Audubon County, with about 2,130 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Audubon County?
- Audubon County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 50025, 50042, 50076, 50110, 50117.
- What is the population of Audubon County, IA?
- About 5,599 people live in Audubon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Audubon County?
- Audubon County borders Carroll County, Crawford County, Cass County, Shelby County, Guthrie County, Adair County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023