50607 ZIP Code — Aurora, IA

Buchanan County, Iowa

ZIP code 50607 is located in Aurora, Iowa, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 47.73 square miles and serves a population of 417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50607

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,536. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50607 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

417
population
47.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50607 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50607

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City Status
Aurora Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50650 Lamont (5.1 mi) 50641 Hazleton (8.9 mi) 52038 Dundee (10.6 mi) 50662 Oelwein (10.7 mi) 50644 Independence (11.1 mi) 50682 Winthrop (11.7 mi) 50654 Masonville (13.4 mi) 50655 Maynard (13.8 mi) 52142 Fayette (14.2 mi) 52076 Strawberry Point (14.7 mi) 52326 Quasqueton (14.7 mi) 50629 Fairbank (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 417
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 47.73 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 42.6067
Longitude -91.7559
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 319
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.6% 36.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 43.2% 35.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 10.6% 23.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 7.6% 4.2% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

417
Population
9
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$60,536
Median household income
$33,256
Per capita income
$149,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.6%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
190
Housing units
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
13
7
5–9
10
27
10–14
34
11
15–19
15
3
20–24
4
10
25–34
12
32
35–44
42
26
45–54
33
6
55–59
8
12
60–64
16
23
65–74
29
13
75–84
17
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812429.7%
18 and over29370.3%
65 and over8620.6%
Median age41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Other race 1.9%
Two or more races 0.7%
GroupCount%
White40695.3%
Hispanic or Latino92.1%
Other race81.9%
Two or more races30.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.6% 36.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 43.2% 35.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 10.6% 23.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 7.6% 4.2% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 1.8%
$25k–$35k 7.8%
$35k–$50k 28.1%
$50k–$75k 13.8%
$75k–$100k 12.6%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 10.2%
$200k+ 6.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k3.0%
$15k–$25k1.8%
$25k–$35k7.8%
$35k–$50k28.1%
$50k–$75k13.8%
$75k–$100k12.6%
$100k–$150k15.6%
$150k–$200k10.2%
$200k+6.0%
Median income$60,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%
$50k–$100k 20.2%
$100k–$150k 21.5%
$150k–$200k 22.1%
$200k–$300k 11.7%
$300k–$500k 11.7%
$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$149,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied97.6%
Renter occupied2.4%
Vacant13.9%
Single-family detached99.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms7.5
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.6%
2000–20090.5%
1990–19995.2%
1980–19892.6%
1970–197912.4%
1960–19694.1%
1950–19590.5%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier71.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms15.5%
3 bedrooms36.6%
4 bedrooms25.8%
5+ bedrooms20.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle9.0%
2 vehicles34.1%
3 or more56.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas35.9%
Electricity17.4%
Propane / LP gas46.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8349.7%
Cohabiting couple3319.8%
Male householder, no spouse2816.8%
Female householder, no spouse2313.8%
Households with children under 185331.7%
Households with seniors (65+)6538.9%
Average household size2.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.6%19.2%
Married49.4%49.4%
Separated0.0%1.3%
Widowed10.0%6.4%
Divorced15.0%23.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 35.3%
Some college, no degree 24.0%
Associate's degree 17.3%
Bachelor's degree 20.1%
Graduate / professional 0.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.5%
Bachelor's or higher20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool65.5%
Kindergarten10.9%
Elementary school7669.7%
High school2321.1%
College / grad school32.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%
Retail trade 18.5%
Construction 12.2%
Finance & real estate 10.1%
Other services 10.1%
Education & healthcare 5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4.8%
Agriculture & mining 4.2%
Professional & management 2.1%
Transportation & utilities 1.1%
Information 1.1%
Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.6%
Service17.5%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources & construction7.4%
Production & transportation28.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.4%
Government3.7%
Self-employed15.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.3%
Carpool3.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home6.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.9

Poverty

All people 13.2%
Under 18 years 23.4%
18 and over 8.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.1%
Retirement income24.0%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP15.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.1%
High blood pressure38.4%
High cholesterol36.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis29.6%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking20.9%
No physical activity27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.0%
Depression17.6%
Fair or poor health15.2%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.4%
Visited dentist63.9%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss15.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3210.9%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 1816.9%
18–64 years10.1%
65 and over18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.8%
Public insurance46.8%
No insurance1.2%
Uninsured under 190.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only39494.5%
Spanish51.3%
Other Indo-European51.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)41098.3%
Born in same state41098.3%
Born in different state35484.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen71.7%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab7818.7%
Italian7117%
French358.4%
English112.6%
AncestryCount%
German81.9%
Polish71.7%
Dutch10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.0%
Internet access94.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50607

What city is ZIP code 50607 in?

ZIP code 50607 is primarily assigned to Aurora, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50607 in?

ZIP code 50607 falls within Buchanan County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50607 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 50607 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50607 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 50607 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 50607 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 50607 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50607?

The median home value in ZIP code 50607 is $149,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 50607 in?

ZIP code 50607 observes the CST timezone.

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