50641 ZIP Code — Hazleton, IA

Buchanan County, Iowa

ZIP code 50641 is located in Hazleton, Iowa, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 45.03 square miles and serves a population of 1,446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50641

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,514. 32% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 50641 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,446

population

45.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50641 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50641

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50641. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hazleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50662 Oelwein (6.8 mi) 50629 Fairbank (7.7 mi) 50644 Independence (8.3 mi) 50607 Aurora (8.9 mi) 50648 Jesup (12 mi) 50655 Maynard (12.6 mi) 50626 Dunkerton (12.8 mi) 50650 Lamont (13.9 mi) 50668 Readlyn (15.7 mi) 50682 Winthrop (15.8 mi) 52326 Quasqueton (16.3 mi) 52329 Rowley (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,446
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	45.03 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	42.5922
Longitude	-91.9291
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	41.7%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	11.0%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,446

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$64,514

Median household income

$34,734

Per capita income

$132,500

Median home value

$782

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

551

Housing units

13.7%

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	436	30.2%
18 and over	1,010	69.8%
65 and over	211	14.6%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,358	91.4%
Two or more races	78	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	39	2.6%
Black or African American	5	0.3%
Asian	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	11.0%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 30.4%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	30.4%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$64,514

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,500
Median rent / month	$782
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	31.4%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	23.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	11.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	39.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.4%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	28.1%
Wood	7.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	254	45.0%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	181	32.0%
Female householder, no spouse	110	19.5%
Households with children under 18	193	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	149	26.4%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	24.7%
Married	43.5%	47.3%
Separated	0.3%	0.5%
Widowed	4.3%	11.6%
Divorced	21.0%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	188	60.1%
High school	104	33.2%
College / grad school	17	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Construction 15.1%

Retail trade 14.9%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Information 1.1%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.5%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.2

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 5.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	24.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	28.1%
Uninsured under 19	50.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,353	93.6%
Spanish	72	5.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	68	5.0%
Other languages	4	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,430	98.9%
Born in same state	1,425	98.5%
Born in different state	1,292	89.3%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.1%
Not a US citizen	7	43.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	173	12%
French	76	5.3%
Arab	23	1.6%
Polish	21	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	20	1.4%
English	6	0.4%
Norwegian	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50641

What city is ZIP code 50641 in?

ZIP code 50641 is primarily assigned to Hazleton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50641 in?

ZIP code 50641 falls within Buchanan County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50641 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 50641 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 50641 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50641 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50641?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50641?

The median home value in ZIP code 50641 is $132,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 50641 in?

ZIP code 50641 observes the CST timezone.