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Bradford, IA
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50041.
Population
178
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
1
Bradford and its ZIP codes
Bradford at a glance
- Bradford is about 3.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Bradford, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Bradford.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,846
3,877 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,571
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88.7M
FY 2026, $8,854 per person
PPP loans
$169K
7 loans, 21 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Bradford, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
542
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bradford, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Bradford
1 in or overlapping Bradford. Population shown
Cities near Bradford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GenevaCity | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| HamptonCity | 7.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Iowa FallsCity | 8.5 mi | 5.4 |
| PopejoyCity | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| CoulterCity | 9.3 mi | 2.5 |
| AldenCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| LatimerCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| HansellCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| AckleyCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| DowsCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ChapinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| OwasaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BuckeyeCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| DumontCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| AlexanderCity | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| RowanCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bradford, IA in?
- Bradford is in Franklin County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Bradford, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bradford include 50041.
- What is the population of Bradford, IA?
- About 178 people live in Bradford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bradford?
- Nearby places include Geneva (6.8 mi), Hampton (7.4 mi), Iowa Falls (8.5 mi), Popejoy (9.3 mi), Coulter (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023