COUNTY · IA

Howard County, Iowa

Howard County is a county in Iowa with FIPS code 19089 and an estimated population of 9,376 (Census 2023), 79th largest of 99 in the state.

County facts

Name
Howard County
State
Iowa
Type
county
FIPS code
19089
State FIPS
19
Population (2023)
9,376
Change since 2020
-1.2%
State rank
79 of 99

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Iowa

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Howard County?

Howard County, Iowa has the five-digit FIPS code 19089: 19 for the state and 089 for the county.

What state is Howard County in?

Howard County is in Iowa.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.