50626 ZIP Code — Dunkerton, IA

Black Hawk County, Iowa

ZIP code 50626 is located in Dunkerton, Iowa, within Black Hawk County. It covers approximately 50.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50626

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 $192,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,679. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,560
population
50.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50626 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50626

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City Status
Dunkerton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50703 Waterloo (4.4 mi) 50668 Readlyn (7.3 mi) 50629 Fairbank (7.4 mi) 50667 Raymond (7.9 mi) 50707 Evansdale (8.4 mi) 50648 Jesup (9.6 mi) 50622 Denver (10 mi) 50702 Waterloo (10.9 mi) 50701 Waterloo (12.6 mi) 50641 Hazleton (12.8 mi) 50662 Oelwein (14.7 mi) 50614 Cedar Falls (15 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,560
Population density 31 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 013
Geography
Land area 50.58 sq mi
Water area 0.15 sq mi
Latitude 42.5825
Longitude -92.1804
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 29.0% 45.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 42.1% 31.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 26.6% 18.4% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.3% 4.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,560
Population
31
People per sq mi
42.8
Median age
$81,679
Median household income
$37,248
Per capita income
$192,600
Median home value
$729
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
549
Housing units
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
26
Under 5
33
39
5–9
48
52
10–14
64
52
15–19
65
48
20–24
60
70
25–34
88
86
35–44
107
91
45–54
114
54
55–59
68
48
60–64
60
79
65–74
98
32
75–84
39
17
85+
22
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833221.3%
18 and over1,22878.7%
65 and over28718.4%
Median age42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%
Two or more races 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,54198.2%
Two or more races181.1%
Hispanic or Latino100.6%
Black or African American10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.0% 45.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 42.1% 31.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 26.6% 18.4% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.3% 4.5% 5.0%
Under $10k 5.9%
$10k–$15k 1.8%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 3.8%
$35k–$50k 10.2%
$50k–$75k 15.1%
$75k–$100k 27.3%
$100k–$150k 17.2%
$150k–$200k 8.9%
$200k+ 5.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.9%
$10k–$15k1.8%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k3.8%
$35k–$50k10.2%
$50k–$75k15.1%
$75k–$100k27.3%
$100k–$150k17.2%
$150k–$200k8.9%
$200k+5.9%
Median income$81,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%
$50k–$100k 5.5%
$100k–$150k 21.8%
$150k–$200k 21.8%
$200k–$300k 32.0%
$300k–$500k 11.2%
$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$192,600
Median rent / month$729
Owner occupied83.7%
Renter occupied16.3%
Vacant6.0%
Single-family detached84.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.9%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.71

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.2%
2000–200910.3%
1990–199917.7%
1980–19897.4%
1970–197925.9%
1960–19694.9%
1950–19593.7%
1940–19492.6%
1939 or earlier26.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.9%
2 bedrooms9.6%
3 bedrooms55.6%
4 bedrooms20.2%
5+ bedrooms7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle20.9%
2 vehicles36.0%
3 or more40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.1%
Electricity26.1%
Propane / LP gas29.9%
Wood3.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36559.9%
Cohabiting couple477.7%
Male householder, no spouse508.2%
Female householder, no spouse14724.1%
Households with children under 1816727.4%
Households with seniors (65+)20433.5%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.5%28.9%
Married62.0%52.1%
Separated0.0%2.1%
Widowed2.0%11.0%
Divorced7.5%5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%
Some HS, no diploma 3.3%
HS graduate 36.3%
Some college, no degree 23.2%
Associate's degree 17.3%
Bachelor's degree 15.2%
Graduate / professional 4.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.6%
Bachelor's or higher19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool82.1%
Kindergarten266.7%
Elementary school15941.1%
High school11429.5%
College / grad school8020.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.8%
Education & healthcare 19.1%
Retail trade 10.6%
Transportation & utilities 8.7%
Finance & real estate 6.2%
Other services 6.2%
Construction 5.0%
Wholesale trade 4.8%
Public administration 4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Professional & management 3.0%
Agriculture & mining 2.0%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.1%
Service7.3%
Sales & office23.3%
Natural resources & construction9.3%
Production & transportation32.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.5%
Government9.8%
Self-employed2.9%
Unpaid family workers0.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.8%
Carpool5.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home9.1%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)24.9

Poverty

All people 5.8%
Under 18 years 5.7%
18 and over 5.8%
Married-couple families 0.5%
Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.8%
Retirement income30.0%
Supplemental Security4.4%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP5.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure30.5%
High cholesterol30.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart disease5.5%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis22.2%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.1%
Binge drinking25.0%
No physical activity21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression18.5%
Fair or poor health10.9%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health8.6%
No health insurance8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.4%
Visited dentist71.9%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss10.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans675.5%
Disability%
Any disability14.8%
Under 182.4%
18–64 years12.3%
65 and over37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.1%
Public insurance36.3%
No insurance2.8%
Uninsured under 190.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,50196.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,55099.4%
Born in same state1,54398.9%
Born in different state1,43592.0%
Foreign born70.4%
Naturalized citizen100.6%
Not a US citizen660.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian31520.2%
French1157.4%
English996.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab785%
Polish654.2%
Dutch60.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.0%
Internet access94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50626

What city is ZIP code 50626 in?

ZIP code 50626 is primarily assigned to Dunkerton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50626 in?

ZIP code 50626 falls within Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50626 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50626 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 50626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50626?

The median home value in ZIP code 50626 is $192,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50626?

ZIP code 50626 has an estimated population of 1,560 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50626 in?

ZIP code 50626 observes the CST timezone.

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