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Varina, IA
City in Pocahontas County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50593.
Population
29
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
131
ZIP codes
1
Varina and its ZIP codes
Varina at a glance
- Varina is about 2.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Varina, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pocahontas County. PPP loans are for Varina.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,357
2,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.3M
FY 2026, $7,812 per person
PPP loans
$113K
8 loans, 14 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Varina, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 8°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Varina
1 in or overlapping Varina. Population shown
Cities near Varina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FondaCity | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| NewellCity | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Albert CityCity | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| PocahontasCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| LaurensCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PomeroyCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| NemahaCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| LakesideCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MarathonCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Storm LakeCity | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| TruesdaleCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| JolleyCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| PalmerCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HavelockCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| LyttonCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Sac CityCity | 17 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Varina, IA in?
- Varina is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Varina, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Varina include 50593.
- What is the population of Varina, IA?
- About 29 people live in Varina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Varina?
- Nearby places include Fonda (5.8 mi), Newell (6.3 mi), Albert City (8.8 mi), Pocahontas (13 mi), Laurens (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023