50648 ZIP Code — Jesup, IA

Buchanan County, Iowa

ZIP code 50648 is located in Jesup, Iowa, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 83.26 square miles and serves a population of 4,044 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50648

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 $195,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50648 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,044

population

83.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jesup	Acceptable
Jesup	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50667 Raymond (7 mi) 50707 Evansdale (9.5 mi) 50626 Dunkerton (9.6 mi) 52210 Brandon (10.1 mi) 50644 Independence (10.3 mi) 50703 Waterloo (10.8 mi) 50702 Waterloo (11.7 mi) 50701 Waterloo (11.8 mi) 50641 Hazleton (12 mi) 50651 La Porte City (12.2 mi) 50629 Fairbank (12.7 mi) 52329 Rowley (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,044
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	83.26 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.4623
Longitude	-92.0864
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	23.8%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,044

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$90,000

Median household income

$35,439

Per capita income

$195,400

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,535

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

146

Under 5

129

134

5–9

119

158

10–14

140

135

15–19

120

168

20–24

149

291

25–34

257

262

35–44

231

245

45–54

216

55–59

188

60–64

167

204

65–74

180

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,012	25.0%
18 and over	3,032	75.0%
65 and over	625	15.5%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,990	97.7%
Two or more races	42	1%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1%
Other race	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.8%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$90,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 26.4%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,400
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.8%
Electricity	37.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	4.1%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	984	67.4%
Cohabiting couple	128	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	179	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	169	11.6%
Households with children under 18	542	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	429	29.4%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	14.6%
Married	58.7%	68.0%
Separated	2.7%	1.9%
Widowed	3.9%	9.3%
Divorced	6.8%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 20.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	99	10.8%
Kindergarten	49	5.3%
Elementary school	454	49.5%
High school	224	24.4%
College / grad school	91	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Manufacturing 24.7%

Retail trade 8.4%

Construction 6.6%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 7.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	24.1%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.0%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,769	93.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,038	99.9%
Born in same state	4,038	99.9%
Born in different state	3,735	92.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.1%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	426	10.5%
Italian	358	8.9%
Arab	253	6.3%
Polish	127	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	104	2.6%
Dutch	67	1.7%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50648

What city is ZIP code 50648 in?

ZIP code 50648 is primarily assigned to Jesup, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50648 in?

ZIP code 50648 falls within Buchanan County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50648 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 50648 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 50648?

ZIP code 50648 has an estimated population of 4,044 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50648?

The median home value in ZIP code 50648 is $195,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50648?

The median household income in ZIP code 50648 is $90,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50648 in?

ZIP code 50648 observes the CST timezone.