50629 ZIP Code — Fairbank, IA

Buchanan County, Iowa

ZIP code 50629 is located in Fairbank, Iowa, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 75.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,374 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50629

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 $174,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,096. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 50629 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,374

population

75.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50629

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairbank	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50662 Oelwein (7.3 mi) 50626 Dunkerton (7.4 mi) 50641 Hazleton (7.7 mi) 50668 Readlyn (8 mi) 50703 Waterloo (11.7 mi) 50655 Maynard (12 mi) 50648 Jesup (12.7 mi) 50674 Sumner (13.8 mi) 50622 Denver (14 mi) 50667 Raymond (14.5 mi) 50644 Independence (14.7 mi) 50707 Evansdale (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,374
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	75.33 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	42.6457
Longitude	-92.0622
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	32.9%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.3%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,374

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$97,096

Median household income

$34,551

Per capita income

$174,200

Median home value

$689

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

701

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

107

5–9

100

134

10–14

124

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

105

155

35–44

145

147

45–54

136

55–59

124

60–64

116

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	738	31.1%
18 and over	1,636	68.9%
65 and over	289	12.2%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,229	89.8%
Two or more races	130	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	108	4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.3%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 34.1%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	34.1%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$97,096

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 33.9%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,200
Median rent / month	$689
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	13.5%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.4%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	29.4%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	499	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	38	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	143	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	107	13.6%
Households with children under 18	290	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	22.6%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	27.0%
Married	60.3%	60.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	0.0%	5.3%
Divorced	13.8%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	5.1%
Kindergarten	71	8.7%
Elementary school	385	47.1%
High school	164	20.0%
College / grad school	156	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Retail trade 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Construction 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Professional & management 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Public administration 0.7%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	29.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 17.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	24.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,222	93.6%
Spanish	60	2.7%
Other Indo-European	15	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	45	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,339	98.5%
Born in same state	2,339	98.5%
Born in different state	2,077	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.5%
Not a US citizen	32	91.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	204	8.6%
Polish	102	4.3%
French	78	3.3%
Arab	53	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	1.3%
Dutch	26	1.1%
Irish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50629

What city is ZIP code 50629 in?

ZIP code 50629 is primarily assigned to Fairbank, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50629 in?

ZIP code 50629 falls within Buchanan County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50629 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 50629 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 50629 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50629 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 50629 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50629?

The median home value in ZIP code 50629 is $174,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 50629 in?

ZIP code 50629 observes the CST timezone.