New Hampton, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50659
Chickasaw County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,488
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,153
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Hampton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50659 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 50659 (New Hampton, IA) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.6 in 2023 to 216.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50659 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, home to 5,488 residents across 403.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50659 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,153 (2% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,036. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $206,900 (18% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $737.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chickasaw County, so 50659 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 50659
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Hampton, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50659.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 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 50659, New Hampton, 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
5,488
Population
403.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50659?
41.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
5.1%
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?
$78,153
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$38,036
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
15.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50659 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
New Hampton, 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)
$78,153 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
2,537housing units
2,537
Total Housing Units
2,275
Occupied Units
262
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,900
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$737
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50659 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.3% | 153 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 171 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 194 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 202 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 216 |
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 214 business establishments in ZIP 50659, employing approximately 3,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,567,000.
214
Businesses
3,337
Employees
$192.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 24 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
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 50659 vs 50645 →
ZIP 50659 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50659
New Hampton (50659)
5,488 residents
- 50630 1,728
Fredericksburg (50630)
1,728 residents
- 50645 1,204
Ionia (50645)
1,204 residents
- 50603 625
Alta Vista (50603)
625 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50659 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50659 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50659
New Hampton (50659)
$78,153 median income
- 50603
Alta Vista (50603)
$74,271 median income
- 50630
Fredericksburg (50630)
$71,518 median income
- 50645
Ionia (50645)
$64,408 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50659 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 50659, 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 (5,488 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 50659 in?
ZIP code 50659 (New Hampton) 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 50659?
ZIP code 50659 in New Hampton, IA has a population of 5,488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50659?
The median household income in ZIP 50659 is $78,153, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50659?
The median home value in ZIP 50659 is $206,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50659?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50659 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50659?
ZIP code 50659 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 3,337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50659?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50659 are: Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (26), Construction (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50659?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50659 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 50659?
In ZIP code 50659, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 50659?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50659 is 15.4 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 50659?
In ZIP code 50659, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50659?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50659 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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