50659 ZIP Code — New Hampton, IA

Chickasaw County, Iowa

ZIP code 50659 is located in New Hampton, Iowa, within Chickasaw County. It covers approximately 152.99 square miles and serves a population of 5,986 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50659

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 $168,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,000. 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 manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 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 50659 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,986

population

152.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50659 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50659

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Hampton	Acceptable
New Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50645 Ionia (7.1 mi) 52154 Lawler (8.4 mi) 50603 Alta Vista (9.5 mi) 50630 Fredericksburg (10.2 mi) 50658 Nashua (13.7 mi) 52171 Waucoma (14.9 mi) 50628 Elma (16.9 mi) 50616 Charles City (17.4 mi) 50666 Plainfield (18.3 mi) 50676 Tripoli (18.4 mi) 52144 Fort Atkinson (19 mi) 50674 Sumner (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,986
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	152.99 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	43.0820
Longitude	-92.3275
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	42.6%	43.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,986

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$76,000

Median household income

$36,330

Per capita income

$168,500

Median home value

$797

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

2,174

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

247

Under 5

242

222

5–9

218

178

10–14

174

237

15–19

233

110

20–24

108

274

25–34

270

333

35–44

327

373

45–54

367

149

55–59

147

342

60–64

335

319

65–74

313

151

75–84

148

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,590	26.6%
18 and over	4,396	73.4%
65 and over	1,100	18.4%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,877	97%
Hispanic or Latino	70	1.2%
Other race	60	1%
Black or African American	28	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%
Two or more races	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	43.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$76,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,500
Median rent / month	$797
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	30.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.3%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	25.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,297	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	148	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	435	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	468	19.9%
Households with children under 18	715	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	711	30.3%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	21.2%
Married	62.7%	57.7%
Separated	0.3%	1.0%
Widowed	3.0%	9.9%
Divorced	8.2%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	104	8.6%
Kindergarten	117	9.7%
Elementary school	472	39.0%
High school	377	31.2%
College / grad school	139	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.4%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Construction 6.8%

Professional & management 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	17.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	284	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,497	91.8%
Spanish	124	2.3%
Other Indo-European	124	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,851	97.7%
Born in same state	5,849	97.7%
Born in different state	4,733	79.1%
Foreign born	2	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	135	2.3%
Not a US citizen	45	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	620	10.4%
Polish	411	6.9%
French	308	5.1%
Arab	208	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	130	2.2%
English	129	2.2%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50659

What city is ZIP code 50659 in?

ZIP code 50659 is primarily assigned to New Hampton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50659 in?

ZIP code 50659 falls within Chickasaw County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50659 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 50659 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50659?

The median home value in ZIP code 50659 is $168,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50659?

ZIP code 50659 has an estimated population of 5,986 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50659?

The median household income in ZIP code 50659 is $76,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50659 in?

ZIP code 50659 observes the CST timezone.