Hazleton, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50641
Buchanan County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,017
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,115
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hazleton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50641 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50641 covers 123.0 square miles in Hazleton, Buchanan County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,017 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50641 reports a modest median household income of $67,115 (12% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,410. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $156,000 (11% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $681; 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Buchanan County, so 50641 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 50641
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazleton, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50641.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 50641, Hazleton, 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
2,017
Population
123.0
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50641?
25.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.2%
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?
$67,115
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$26,410
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50641 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Hazleton, 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)
$67,115 34th percentile higher than 34% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
702housing units
702
Total Housing Units
624
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,000
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$681
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 50641, employing approximately 101 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,111,000.
22
Businesses
101
Employees
$4.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 27.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
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 50641 vs 50662 →
ZIP 50641 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50644
Independence (50644)
8,648 residents
- 50662
Oelwein (50662)
7,238 residents
- 50641 2,017
Hazleton (50641)
2,017 residents
- 50671 269
Stanley (50671)
269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50641 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50641 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50644
Independence (50644)
$80,026 median income
- 50641
Hazleton (50641)
$67,115 median income
- 50671
Stanley (50671)
$57,212 median income
- 50662
Oelwein (50662)
$48,646 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50641 ranks #2 of 4 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 50641, 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 (2,017 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 50641 in?
ZIP code 50641 (Hazleton) is located in Buchanan County, Iowa. Buchanan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buchanan-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50641?
ZIP code 50641 in Hazleton, IA has a population of 2,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50641?
The median household income in ZIP 50641 is $67,115, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50641?
The median home value in ZIP 50641 is $156,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50641?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50641 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50641?
ZIP code 50641 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50641?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50641 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50641?
In ZIP code 50641, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50641?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50641 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50641?
In ZIP code 50641, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50641?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50641 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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