50651 ZIP Code — La Porte City, IA

Black Hawk County, Iowa

ZIP code 50651 is located in La Porte City, Iowa, within Black Hawk County. It covers approximately 114.49 square miles and serves a population of 3,608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50651

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 $165,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,759. 34% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50651 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,608

population

114.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50651 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50651

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50651. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Porte City	Acceptable
La Porte City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52313 Mount Auburn (7.4 mi) 50701 Waterloo (9.6 mi) 52210 Brandon (10.8 mi) 50667 Raymond (11.1 mi) 52224 Dysart (11.1 mi) 50702 Waterloo (11.5 mi) 52229 Garrison (11.9 mi) 50707 Evansdale (12 mi) 50648 Jesup (12.2 mi) 50643 Hudson (13.2 mi) 52349 Vinton (15.2 mi) 50675 Traer (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,608
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	114.49 sq mi
Water area	1.84 sq mi
Latitude	42.3121
Longitude	-92.2108
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	39.0%	45.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	31.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	18.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,608

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$76,759

Median household income

$35,177

Per capita income

$165,900

Median home value

$814

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,414

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

100

141

5–9

133

186

10–14

177

144

15–19

137

20–24

236

25–34

223

222

35–44

210

195

45–54

185

106

55–59

100

60–64

186

65–74

176

144

75–84

137

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	972	26.9%
18 and over	2,636	73.1%
65 and over	679	18.8%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,431	92.6%
Hispanic or Latino	97	2.6%
Other race	79	2.1%
Two or more races	76	2.1%
Black or African American	18	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	45.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	31.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	18.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$76,759

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,900
Median rent / month	$814
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	35.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Wood	1.4%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	768	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	141	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	212	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	267	19.2%
Households with children under 18	423	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	422	30.4%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	24.8%
Married	57.5%	56.6%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%
Widowed	0.4%	7.0%
Divorced	11.9%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 18.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	7.1%
Kindergarten	61	5.9%
Elementary school	518	50.0%
High school	196	18.9%
College / grad school	188	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Retail trade 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 19.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,403	94.3%
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)	3,573	99.0%
Born in same state	3,568	98.9%
Born in different state	3,119	86.4%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.0%
Not a US citizen	25	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	651	18%
French	240	6.7%
Arab	215	6%
Polish	177	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	80	2.2%
Dutch	37	1%
German	15	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50651

What city is ZIP code 50651 in?

ZIP code 50651 is primarily assigned to La Porte City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50651 in?

ZIP code 50651 falls within Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50651 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 50651 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50651?

The median home value in ZIP code 50651 is $165,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50651?

ZIP code 50651 has an estimated population of 3,608 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50651?

The median household income in ZIP code 50651 is $76,759, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50651 in?

ZIP code 50651 observes the CST timezone.