La Porte City, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50651
Black Hawk County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,578
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $88,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $187,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Porte City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50651 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 50651 (La Porte City, IA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.6 in 2023 to 200.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50651 covers 290.9 square miles in La Porte City, Black Hawk County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,578 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50651 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,333 (15% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,049. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $187,600 (7% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $971; 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Black Hawk County, so 50651 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 50651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Porte City, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50651.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 50651, La Porte City, 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
3,578
Population
290.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50651?
41.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$88,333
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$44,049
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50651 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
La Porte City, 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)
$88,333 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,644housing units
1,644
Total Housing Units
1,362
Occupied Units
282
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,600
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$971
Median Rent
1963
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50651 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 150 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 159 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 181 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 191 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 201 |
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 50651, employing approximately 419 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,279,000.
59
Businesses
419
Employees
$21.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 15.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 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 50651 vs 50634 →
ZIP 50651 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
- 50702
Waterloo (50702)
19,970 residents
- 50648 4,054
Jesup (50648)
4,054 residents
- 50651 3,578
La Porte City (50651)
3,578 residents
- 50634 713
Gilbertville (50634)
713 residents
- 52313 397
Mount Auburn (52313)
397 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50651 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50651 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
- 52313
Mount Auburn (52313)
$91,146 median income
- 50651
La Porte City (50651)
$88,333 median income
- 50634
Gilbertville (50634)
$79,583 median income
- 50702
Waterloo (50702)
$62,021 median income
- 50701
Waterloo (50701)
$61,475 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50651 ranks #3 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 50651, 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 (3,578 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 50651 in?
ZIP code 50651 (La Porte City) 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 50651?
ZIP code 50651 in La Porte City, IA has a population of 3,578 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50651?
The median household income in ZIP 50651 is $88,333, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50651?
The median home value in ZIP 50651 is $187,600, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50651 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50651?
ZIP code 50651 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50651?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50651 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (9), Wholesale trade (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50651?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50651 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 50651?
In ZIP code 50651, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 50651?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50651 is 26.0 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 50651?
In ZIP code 50651, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50651 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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