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Garner, IA
City in Hancock County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50438.
Population
3,049
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,435
ZIP codes
1
Garner and its ZIP codes
Garner at a glance
- Garner is about 25 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 122nd among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $70,726, 6% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (10% below Iowa) and median rent is $740 a month.
Local data for Garner, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garner, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,726
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$740/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
11.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,345), Irish Americans (447), Norwegian Americans (416).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Garner.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,989
5,761 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $9,878 per person
PPP loans
$20.53M
394 loans, 2,131 jobs reported
How people get to work
Garner, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garner, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garner, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Garner
1 in or overlapping Garner. Population shown
Cities near Garner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DuncanCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| MillerCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| KlemmeCity | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| HayfieldCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| VenturaCity | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| BrittCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Forest CityCity | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| Clear LakeCity | 12 mi | 10.8 |
| GoodellCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Crystal LakeCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HutchinsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FertileCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| MeserveyCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| KanawhaCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| ThorntonCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| LelandCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garner, IA in?
- Garner is in Hancock County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Garner, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Garner include 50438.
- What is the population of Garner, IA?
- About 3,049 people live in Garner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garner?
- Nearby places include Duncan (5.1 mi), Miller (6 mi), Klemme (6.3 mi), Hayfield (6.8 mi), Ventura (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023