50650 ZIP Code — Lamont, IA

Buchanan County, Iowa

ZIP code 50650 is located in Lamont, Iowa, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 40.87 square miles and serves a population of 693 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 50650

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 $97,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,250. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 50650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

693

population

40.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lamont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50607 Aurora (5.1 mi) 52038 Dundee (5.7 mi) 52076 Strawberry Point (10 mi) 50654 Masonville (11.5 mi) 50682 Winthrop (11.9 mi) 52057 Manchester (13.5 mi) 50641 Hazleton (13.9 mi) 52042 Edgewood (14.7 mi) 50662 Oelwein (14.9 mi) 52142 Fayette (15 mi) 50644 Independence (15 mi) 52077 Volga (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	693
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	40.87 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.6144
Longitude	-91.6570
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	563

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

693

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$59,250

Median household income

$27,157

Per capita income

$97,400

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

236

Housing units

9.7%

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	187	27.0%
18 and over	506	73.0%
65 and over	127	18.3%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 5.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	623	89.5%
Two or more races	37	5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	1.3%
Black or African American	3	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.4%
Asian	3	0.4%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 32.4%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	32.4%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
Median income	$59,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,400
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	45.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.8%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.1%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	34	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	96	34.2%
Households with children under 18	86	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	34.9%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	25.1%
Married	54.8%	46.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	13.7%
Divorced	8.9%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	6.1%
Kindergarten	16	7.5%
Elementary school	76	35.7%
High school	67	31.5%
College / grad school	41	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Construction 7.8%

Retail trade 7.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Public administration 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Other services 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	7.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	32.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.3%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	656	94.7%
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)	690	99.6%
Born in same state	673	97.1%
Born in different state	585	84.4%
Foreign born	17	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	71	10.2%
Polish	66	9.5%
Arab	54	7.8%
Italian	47	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.3%
Dutch	8	1.2%
German	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50650

What city is ZIP code 50650 in?

ZIP code 50650 is primarily assigned to Lamont, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50650 in?

ZIP code 50650 falls within Buchanan County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50650 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 50650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50650?

10% 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 50650?

The median home value in ZIP code 50650 is $97,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 50650?

ZIP code 50650 has an estimated population of 693 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50650 in?

ZIP code 50650 observes the CST timezone.