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Knierim, IA
City in Calhoun County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50552.
Population
76
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
76
ZIP codes
1
Knierim and its ZIP codes
Knierim at a glance
- Knierim is 33% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Knierim.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,275
2,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,019
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.1M
FY 2026, $7,664 per person
PPP loans
$50K
5 loans, 9 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Knierim, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Knierim
1 in or overlapping Knierim. Population shown
Cities near Knierim
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SomersCity | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| BarnumCity | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MansonCity | 6.6 mi | 3.2 |
| RinardCity | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| MoorlandCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Rockwell CityCity | 9.8 mi | 4.2 |
| CallenderCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ClareCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| FarnhamvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| PomeroyCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| JolleyCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| PalmerCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LohrvilleCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort DodgeCity | 15 mi | 16 |
| GowrieCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Knierim, IA in?
- Knierim is in Calhoun County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Knierim, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Knierim include 50552.
- What is the population of Knierim, IA?
- About 76 people live in Knierim, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Knierim?
- Nearby places include Somers (5.4 mi), Barnum (5.8 mi), Manson (6.6 mi), Rinard (8.2 mi), Moorland (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023