50658 ZIP Code — Nashua, IA

Chickasaw County, Iowa

ZIP code 50658 is located in Nashua, Iowa, within Chickasaw County. It covers approximately 78.02 square miles and serves a population of 2,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50658

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 $116,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,833. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50658 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,427

population

78.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50658 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50658

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50658. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nashua	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50645 Ionia (6.6 mi) 50666 Plainfield (8.3 mi) 50616 Charles City (10.5 mi) 50619 Clarksville (13.4 mi) 50659 New Hampton (13.7 mi) 50677 Waverly (14 mi) 50603 Alta Vista (15.2 mi) 50636 Greene (15.6 mi) 50653 Marble Rock (16.9 mi) 50630 Fredericksburg (17 mi) 50676 Tripoli (17.1 mi) 50435 Floyd (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,427
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	78.02 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.9628
Longitude	-92.5446
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	43.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,427

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$65,833

Median household income

$34,586

Per capita income

$116,000

Median home value

$757

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

972

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

20–24

182

25–34

162

127

35–44

112

115

45–54

102

122

55–59

109

60–64

152

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	583	24.0%
18 and over	1,844	76.0%
65 and over	469	19.3%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Two or more races 9.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,162	88.6%
Two or more races	236	9.7%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.5%
Black or African American	11	0.5%
Asian	10	0.4%
Other race	6	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	43.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$65,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,000
Median rent / month	$757
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.2%
Electricity	28.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	514	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	95	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	191	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	198	19.8%
Households with children under 18	260	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	330	33.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	17.9%
Married	56.3%	60.2%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	2.4%	12.0%
Divorced	7.0%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 55.5%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.0%
Kindergarten	42	8.8%
Elementary school	230	47.9%
High school	98	20.4%
College / grad school	91	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Professional & management 9.2%

Retail trade 8.7%

Construction 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 4.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	16.6%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,226	91.7%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,417	99.6%
Born in same state	2,417	99.6%
Born in different state	2,116	87.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	379	15.6%
Arab	134	5.5%
French	114	4.7%
Polish	102	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	1.4%
Dutch	25	1%
German	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50658

What city is ZIP code 50658 in?

ZIP code 50658 is primarily assigned to Nashua, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50658 in?

ZIP code 50658 falls within Chickasaw County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50658?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 50658 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 50658 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50658?

The median home value in ZIP code 50658 is $116,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 50658?

ZIP code 50658 has an estimated population of 2,427 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50658 in?

ZIP code 50658 observes the CST timezone.