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Floyd County, IA
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Floyd County, Iowa.
Population
15,328
Land area
501sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Floyd County
Floyd County at a glance
- Floyd County is 47% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,557 a year, 9% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,500 (31% below Iowa) and median rent is $745 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Charles City (7,232), Nora Springs (1,363) and Rockford (839).
Local data for Floyd County, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Floyd County, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,557
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$143,500
Prices +2.2% in a year
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,486), Irish Americans (1,782), Norwegian Americans (1,099).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,852
5,573 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,852
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,722 per person
PPP loans
$41.05M
1,287 loans, 5,306 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$55.12K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Floyd County, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Floyd County, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
553
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
87
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 9°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Floyd County, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Floyd County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Floyd County, IA?
- Charles City is the largest city or town in Floyd County, with about 7,232 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Floyd County?
- Floyd County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 50435, 50458, 50468, 50471, 50616.
- What is the population of Floyd County, IA?
- About 15,328 people live in Floyd County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Floyd County?
- Floyd County borders Cerro Gordo County, Bremer County, Butler County, Chickasaw County, Mitchell County, Franklin County, Howard County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023