Alden
City in Hardin County, Iowa

Alden is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, with 763 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,112 ft (339 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Iowa Falls, 5.8 miles E.
- 763residents (2020 Census)
- 1,112 ftelevation · 339 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 489 / sq mipopulation density
- 50006ZIP code
About Alden
Alden is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 763 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Alden
- Median household income
- $64,500
- Median home value
- $107,900
- Median rent
- $621/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Alden had 763 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 763 |
|---|---|
| Density | 489 per sq mi (189 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alden at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 763 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5115° N, 93.3806° W |
| ZIP code | 50006 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1901045 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alden
- Iowa Falls5.8 mi E
- Popejoy6.2 mi NW
- Buckeye6.4 mi S
- Williams8.3 mi W
- Owasa10.5 mi SE
- Bradford10.8 mi NE
- Dows11.9 mi NW
- Blairsburg13.6 mi W
- Radcliffe13.7 mi S
- Hubbard14.8 mi S
- Coulter15.3 mi N
- Ackley16.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alden
What county is Alden in?
Alden is in Hardin County, Iowa.
What is the population of Alden, IA?
763 people lived in Alden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alden, IA?
The ZIP code of Alden is 50006.
What is the elevation of Alden?
1,112 feet (339 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alden?
Iowa Falls (5.8 mi), Popejoy (6.2 mi), Buckeye (6.4 mi), Williams (8.3 mi), Owasa (10.5 mi).
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