50034 ZIP Code — Blairsburg, IA

Hamilton County, Iowa

ZIP code 50034 is located in Blairsburg, Iowa, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 63.15 square miles and serves a population of 437 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50034

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 $95,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,514. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50034 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

437

population

63.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blairsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50271 Williams (5.9 mi) 50132 Kamrar (8.4 mi) 50599 Woolstock (10 mi) 50595 Webster City (10.1 mi) 50071 Dows (12.1 mi) 50006 Alden (12.8 mi) 50075 Ellsworth (13.7 mi) 50130 Jewell (14.4 mi) 50525 Clarion (15.7 mi) 50526 Clarion (15.8 mi) 50246 Stanhope (15.9 mi) 50533 Eagle Grove (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	437
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	63.15 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	42.5104
Longitude	-93.6515
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	41.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	38.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	17.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

437

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$64,514

Median household income

$31,427

Per capita income

$95,800

Median home value

$635

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

289

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	111	25.4%
18 and over	326	74.6%
65 and over	104	23.8%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	420	93.3%
Two or more races	17	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	41.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	38.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	17.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.9%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 24.3%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	24.3%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$64,514

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 44.7%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,800
Median rent / month	$635
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	46.7%
Single-family detached	98.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.3%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	31.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	24.9%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	84.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	36	21.3%
Households with children under 18	45	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	40.2%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	22.9%
Married	74.8%	60.6%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	16.6%
Divorced	1.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 20.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	12.5%
Kindergarten	9	18.8%
Elementary school	22	45.8%
High school	8	16.7%
College / grad school	3	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Construction 13.9%

Retail trade 10.9%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Professional & management 7.4%

Other services 7.4%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Public administration 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.4%
Government	29.7%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	17.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.7

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 38.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	376	86.0%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	436	99.8%
Born in same state	436	99.8%
Born in different state	383	87.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	12.4%
Polish	52	11.9%
French	26	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	5.5%
Arab	9	2.1%
Dutch	6	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50034

What city is ZIP code 50034 in?

ZIP code 50034 is primarily assigned to Blairsburg, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50034 in?

ZIP code 50034 falls within Hamilton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50034 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50034 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50034 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 50034 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50034?

The median home value in ZIP code 50034 is $95,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 50034?

ZIP code 50034 has an estimated population of 437 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50034 in?

ZIP code 50034 observes the CST timezone.