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
$71,936
Median income
$155,100
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 183.8 square miles in Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,518 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50658 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50658 sits at $71,936 (6% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $37,714. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $155,100 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $766 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50658 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Chickasaw County, so you can benchmark 50658 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50658.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 50658?

41.1

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

$37,714

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50658 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,936 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,203

Total Housing Units

1,093

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$155,100

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50658 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50658 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50666 Plainfield, IA 1,027 6.6 mi
50645 Ionia, IA 1,204 6.1 mi
50616 Charles City, IA 10,344 10.7 mi

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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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