Hudson, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50643
Black Hawk County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,747
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $125,804
- Median income Above-median income area
- $244,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hudson pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50643 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50643 covers 162.5 square miles in Hudson, Black Hawk County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,747 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50643 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,804 (64% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,249. The poverty rate is 4.6%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $244,400 (39% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 90.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $953.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Black Hawk County, so 50643 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 50643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50643.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 50643, Hudson, 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
2,747
Population
162.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50643?
40.2
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
3.1%
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?
$125,804
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$47,249
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50643 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Hudson, 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)
$125,804 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
1,098housing units
1,098
Total Housing Units
1,056
Occupied Units
42
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,400
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$953
Median Rent
1975
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
+0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50643 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 149 |
| 2021 | +2.4% | 152 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 173 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 201 |
| 2024 | +0.6% | 203 |
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 59 business establishments in ZIP 50643, employing approximately 598 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,649,000.
59
Businesses
598
Employees
$31.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.1% |
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 50643 vs 50612 →
ZIP 50643 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50701
Waterloo (50701)
30,324 residents
- 50643 2,747
Hudson (50643)
2,747 residents
- 50669 2,436
Reinbeck (50669)
2,436 residents
- 50612 335
Buckingham (50612)
335 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50643 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50643 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50643
Hudson (50643)
$125,804 median income
- 50612
Buckingham (50612)
$99,602 median income
- 50669
Reinbeck (50669)
$81,650 median income
- 50701
Waterloo (50701)
$61,475 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50643 ranks the highest 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 50643, 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 (2,747 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 50643 in?
ZIP code 50643 (Hudson) is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Black Hawk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/black-hawk-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50643?
ZIP code 50643 in Hudson, IA has a population of 2,747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50643?
The median household income in ZIP 50643 is $125,804, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50643?
The median home value in ZIP 50643 is $244,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50643?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50643 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50643?
ZIP code 50643 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 598 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50643?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50643 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (9), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50643?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50643 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 50643?
In ZIP code 50643, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% 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 50643?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50643 is 17.2 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 50643?
In ZIP code 50643, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50643?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50643 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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