Nashua, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50658
Chickasaw County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,518
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,936
- Median income Near-median income area
- $155,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nashua pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50658 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50658 covers 183.8 square miles in Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,518 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50658 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,936 (6% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,714. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $155,100 (12% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $766; 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chickasaw County, so 50658 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 50658
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nashua, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50658.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 50658, Nashua, 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
2,518
Population
183.8
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50658?
41.1
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$71,936
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$37,714
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50658 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Nashua, 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)
$71,936 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
1,203housing units
1,203
Total Housing Units
1,093
Occupied Units
110
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,100
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 50658, employing approximately 233 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,504,000.
48
Businesses
233
Employees
$8.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 14.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 50658 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50616
Charles City (50616)
10,344 residents
- 50658 2,518
Nashua (50658)
2,518 residents
- 50645 1,204
Ionia (50645)
1,204 residents
- 50666 1,027
Plainfield (50666)
1,027 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50658 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50658 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50666
Plainfield (50666)
$79,867 median income
- 50658
Nashua (50658)
$71,936 median income
- 50616
Charles City (50616)
$64,830 median income
- 50645
Ionia (50645)
$64,408 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50658 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 50658, 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 (2,518 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 50658 in?
ZIP code 50658 (Nashua) is located in Chickasaw County, Iowa. Chickasaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chickasaw-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50658?
ZIP code 50658 in Nashua, IA has a population of 2,518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50658?
The median household income in ZIP 50658 is $71,936, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50658?
The median home value in ZIP 50658 is $155,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50658?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50658 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50658?
ZIP code 50658 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 233 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50658?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50658 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (7), Finance and insurance (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50658?
In ZIP code 50658, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 50658?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50658 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 50658?
In ZIP code 50658, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50658?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50658 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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