Parkersburg, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50665
Butler County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,841
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $75,521
- Median income Near-median income area
- $217,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Parkersburg pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50665 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 50665 (Parkersburg, IA) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.8 in 2023 to 273.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50665 covers 253.7 square miles in Parkersburg, Butler County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,841 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50665 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,521 (1% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,402. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $217,700 (24% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $846.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 50665 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 50665
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parkersburg, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50665.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 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 50665, Parkersburg, 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
2,841
Population
253.7
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50665?
42.8
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.7%
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?
$75,521
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$40,402
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50665 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Parkersburg, 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)
$75,521 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,327housing units
1,327
Total Housing Units
1,112
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,700
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$846
Median Rent
1971
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50665 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -8.0% | 187 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 212 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 236 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 251 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 274 |
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 83 business establishments in ZIP 50665, employing approximately 390 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,335,000.
83
Businesses
390
Employees
$15.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.6% |
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 50665 vs 50673 →
ZIP 50665 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50665
Parkersburg (50665)
2,841 residents
- 50604
Aplington (50604)
1,850 residents
- 50624
Dike (50624)
1,743 residents
- 50660
New Hartford (50660)
1,333 residents
- 50642 581
Holland (50642)
581 residents
- 50673 219
Stout (50673)
219 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50665 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50665 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50642
Holland (50642)
$108,750 median income
- 50624
Dike (50624)
$96,713 median income
- 50660
New Hartford (50660)
$95,969 median income
- 50665
Parkersburg (50665)
$75,521 median income
- 50673
Stout (50673)
$66,875 median income
- 50604
Aplington (50604)
$66,776 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50665 ranks #4 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 50665, 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 (2,841 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 50665 in?
ZIP code 50665 (Parkersburg) is located in Butler County, Iowa. Butler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butler-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50665?
ZIP code 50665 in Parkersburg, IA has a population of 2,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50665?
The median household income in ZIP 50665 is $75,521, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50665?
The median home value in ZIP 50665 is $217,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50665?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50665 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50665?
ZIP code 50665 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 390 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50665?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50665 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50665?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50665 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 50665?
In ZIP code 50665, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 50665?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50665 is 24.7 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 50665?
In ZIP code 50665, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50665?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50665 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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