Jesup, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50648
Buchanan County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,054
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,353
- Median income Above-median income area
- $226,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jesup pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50648 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 50648 (Jesup, IA) rose +18.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.2 in 2023 to 234.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50648 covers 222.7 square miles in Jesup, Buchanan County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,054 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50648 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,353 (24% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,663. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $226,400 (29% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 86.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $921.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Buchanan County, so 50648 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 50648
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jesup, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50648.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 8
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 50648, Jesup, 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
4,054
Population
222.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50648?
39.1
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
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?
$95,353
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$40,663
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50648 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Jesup, 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)
$95,353 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
1,780housing units
1,780
Total Housing Units
1,629
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,400
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$921
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
+18.9%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50648 have increased 18.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.4% | 170 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 179 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 200 |
| 2023 | -1.3% | 197 |
| 2024 | +18.9% | 234 |
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 81 business establishments in ZIP 50648, employing approximately 548 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,845,000.
81
Businesses
548
Employees
$27.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 25.9% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 12.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.7% |
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 50648 vs 50667 →
ZIP 50648 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50648
Jesup (50648)
4,054 residents
- 50651
La Porte City (50651)
3,578 residents
- 50626
Dunkerton (50626)
1,804 residents
- 50667 795
Raymond (50667)
795 residents
- 50634 713
Gilbertville (50634)
713 residents
- 52210 697
Brandon (52210)
697 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50648 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50648 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50648
Jesup (50648)
$95,353 median income
- 50651
La Porte City (50651)
$88,333 median income
- 50626
Dunkerton (50626)
$84,306 median income
- 50634
Gilbertville (50634)
$79,583 median income
- 50667
Raymond (50667)
$76,711 median income
- 52210
Brandon (52210)
$70,714 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50648 ranks the highest 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 50648, 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 (4,054 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 50648 in?
ZIP code 50648 (Jesup) 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 50648?
ZIP code 50648 in Jesup, IA has a population of 4,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50648?
The median household income in ZIP 50648 is $95,353, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50648?
The median home value in ZIP 50648 is $226,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50648?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50648 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50648?
ZIP code 50648 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50648?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50648 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (10), Transportation and warehousing (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50648?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50648 increased by 18.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 50648?
In ZIP code 50648, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 50648?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50648 is 22.5 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 50648?
In ZIP code 50648, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50648?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50648 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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