Denver, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50622
Bremer County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,206
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,089
- Median income Above-median income area
- $254,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Denver pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50622 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50622 (Denver, IA) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.0 in 2023 to 194.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50622 covers 64.8 square miles in Denver, Bremer County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,206 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50622 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,089 (24% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,141. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $254,100 (45% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 86.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $875.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bremer County, so 50622 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50622
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denver, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50622.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50622, Denver, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,206
Population
64.8
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50622?
36.5
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$95,089
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$40,141
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50622 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Denver, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,089 Top 16% higher than 84% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,359housing units
1,359
Total Housing Units
1,271
Occupied Units
88
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,100
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$875
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50622 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 149 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 158 |
| 2022 | +8.0% | 171 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 183 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 194 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 50622, employing approximately 648 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,222,000.
66
Businesses
648
Employees
$36.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50622 vs 50668 →
ZIP 50622 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50703
Waterloo (50703)
19,863 residents
- 50677
Waverly (50677)
12,131 residents
- 50622 3,206
Denver (50622)
3,206 residents
- 50676 2,105
Tripoli (50676)
2,105 residents
- 50647 1,894
Janesville (50647)
1,894 residents
- 50668 1,249
Readlyn (50668)
1,249 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50622 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50622 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50647
Janesville (50647)
$104,063 median income
- 50622
Denver (50622)
$95,089 median income
- 50676
Tripoli (50676)
$87,115 median income
- 50668
Readlyn (50668)
$85,956 median income
- 50677
Waverly (50677)
$85,633 median income
- 50703
Waterloo (50703)
$50,060 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50622 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50622, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,206 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50622 in?
ZIP code 50622 (Denver) is located in Bremer County, Iowa. Bremer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bremer-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50622?
ZIP code 50622 in Denver, IA has a population of 3,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50622?
The median household income in ZIP 50622 is $95,089, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50622?
The median home value in ZIP 50622 is $254,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50622?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50622 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50622?
ZIP code 50622 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 648 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50622?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50622 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50622?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50622 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50622?
In ZIP code 50622, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50622?
In ZIP code 50622, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50622?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50622 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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