Fayette County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 14 ZIP codes · 14 cities
14
ZIP codes
19,258
population (2021)
-7.8%
pop change since 2010
19065
FIPS code
Fayette County ZIP code map
About Fayette County
Fayette County is located in Iowa and contains 14 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,258 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.8% from 20,880 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Fayette County is 19065.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,258 |
| 2010 population | 20,880 |
| Change | -7.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19065 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Fayette County
Arlington
Clermont
Elgin
Fayette
Hawkeye
Maynard
Oelwein
Oran
Randalia
Saint Lucas
Wadena
Waucoma
West Union
Westgate
ZIP codes for Fayette County, IA (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50606 | Arlington | Fayette | View map |
| 50655 | Maynard | Fayette | View map |
| 50662 | Oelwein | Fayette | View map |
| 50664 | Oran | Fayette | View map |
| 50681 | Westgate | Fayette | View map |
| 52135 | Clermont | Fayette | View map |
| 52141 | Elgin | Fayette | View map |
| 52142 | Fayette | Fayette | View map |
| 52147 | Hawkeye | Fayette | View map |
| 52164 | Randalia | Fayette | View map |
| 52166 | Saint Lucas | Fayette | View map |
| 52169 | Wadena | Fayette | View map |
| 52171 | Waucoma | Fayette | View map |
| 52175 | West Union | Fayette | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,812
Population
43.5
Median age
$53,873
Median household income
$30,957
Per capita income
$121,643
Median home value
$592
Median monthly rent
80.2%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
7,183
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
528
Under 5
508
496
5–9
478
577
10–14
555
649
15–19
625
598
20–24
575
1,057
25–34
1,016
966
35–44
929
1,008
45–54
969
771
55–59
742
750
60–64
722
1,192
65–74
1,147
643
75–84
619
353
85+
339
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,829 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 14,983 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,293 | 22.5% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,572 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 802 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 422 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 128 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $53,873 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.6%
$50k–$100k
25.5%
$100k–$150k
25.2%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k–$300k
13.8%
$300k–$500k
8.0%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,643 |
| Median rent / month | $592 |
| Owner occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter occupied | 19.9% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
| Single-family detached | 88.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 43.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 36.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.4% |
| Electricity | 11.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 50.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 5.5% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,873 | 54.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 584 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,535 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,026 | 19.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,943 | 20.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,028 | 36.7% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 19.8% |
| Married | 57.8% | 59.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
42.0%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 261 | 12.3% |
| Kindergarten | 161 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,744 | 44.4% |
| High school | 895 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 786 | 15.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
18.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.4%
Construction
8.6%
Retail trade
6.8%
Other services
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Wholesale trade
4.6%
Professional & management
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.2% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.0% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
23.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,368 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 34.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.3% |
| Public insurance | 40.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,776 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 116 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 101 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,532 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 18,463 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 14,826 | 80.3% |
| Foreign born | 69 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 280 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 31 | 26.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,720 | 14.5% |
| Polish | 1,974 | 10.5% |
| French | 1,393 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 1,273 | 6.8% |
| English | 260 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 122 | 0.6% |
| German | 33 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 33 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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