50680 ZIP Code — Wellsburg, IA

Grundy County, Iowa

ZIP code 50680 is located in Wellsburg, Iowa, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 57.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,124 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50680

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 $113,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,507. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 50% 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 28 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 50680 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,124
population
57.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50680 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50680

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City Status
Wellsburg Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50642 Holland (5.4 mi) 50638 Grundy Center (6.6 mi) 50672 Steamboat Rock (7.5 mi) 50604 Aplington (10.6 mi) 50601 Ackley (11 mi) 50665 Parkersburg (11.5 mi) 50627 Eldora (11.9 mi) 50624 Dike (13.9 mi) 50621 Conrad (14.5 mi) 50609 Beaman (15.8 mi) 50660 New Hartford (17 mi) 50126 Iowa Falls (17.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,124
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 075
Geography
Land area 57.66 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 42.4523
Longitude -92.9150
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 46.4% 32.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 34.2% 38.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 22.8% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.6% 6.2% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,124
Population
19
People per sq mi
53.2
Median age
$70,507
Median household income
$34,366
Per capita income
$113,100
Median home value
$575
Median monthly rent
92.2%
Home ownership
4.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
509
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
28
30
5–9
33
32
10–14
37
15
15–19
18
8
20–24
8
66
25–34
75
38
35–44
44
74
45–54
83
36
55–59
40
37
60–64
42
78
65–74
89
68
75–84
77
20
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821419.0%
18 and over91081.0%
65 and over35531.6%
Median age53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Other race 0.8%
Two or more races 0.5%
Black or African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,10397.4%
Hispanic or Latino90.8%
Other race90.8%
Two or more races60.5%
Black or African American50.4%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.4% 32.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 34.2% 38.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 22.8% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.6% 6.2% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.8%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 9.1%
$25k–$35k 7.4%
$35k–$50k 13.7%
$50k–$75k 24.9%
$75k–$100k 13.9%
$100k–$150k 21.7%
$150k–$200k 4.4%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.8%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k9.1%
$25k–$35k7.4%
$35k–$50k13.7%
$50k–$75k24.9%
$75k–$100k13.9%
$100k–$150k21.7%
$150k–$200k4.4%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$70,507

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%
$50k–$100k 37.1%
$100k–$150k 18.5%
$150k–$200k 11.2%
$200k–$300k 18.1%
$300k–$500k 5.0%
$500k–$1M 2.2%
$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$113,100
Median rent / month$575
Owner occupied92.2%
Renter occupied7.8%
Vacant8.2%
Single-family detached94.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.7%
2000–20094.6%
1990–19992.2%
1980–19894.7%
1970–19799.9%
1960–196911.7%
1950–195915.3%
1940–194910.8%
1939 or earlier33.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.6%
2 bedrooms23.2%
3 bedrooms54.2%
4 bedrooms17.7%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.4%
1 vehicle24.9%
2 vehicles45.5%
3 or more29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas52.1%
Electricity20.3%
Propane / LP gas22.3%
Fuel oil3.4%
Wood2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family32063.6%
Cohabiting couple255.0%
Male householder, no spouse6813.5%
Female householder, no spouse9017.9%
Households with children under 1810320.5%
Households with seniors (65+)24648.9%
Average household size2.23

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married12.6%14.0%
Married74.3%67.3%
Separated1.3%0.4%
Widowed3.7%14.0%
Divorced8.1%4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 2.6%
HS graduate 48.9%
Some college, no degree 22.4%
Associate's degree 13.6%
Bachelor's degree 10.4%
Graduate / professional 1.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.6%
Bachelor's or higher11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2814.1%
Kindergarten126.0%
Elementary school11457.3%
High school2814.1%
College / grad school178.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%
Agriculture & mining 18.1%
Construction 10.4%
Transportation & utilities 8.5%
Finance & real estate 8.5%
Other services 7.8%
Retail trade 7.4%
Wholesale trade 6.2%
Manufacturing 3.9%
Professional & management 3.2%
Information 1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%
Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.6%
Service16.6%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation19.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.1%
Government6.7%
Self-employed24.2%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.3%
Carpool5.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.6%
Work from home15.0%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.3

Poverty

All people 4.4%
Under 18 years 8.2%
18 and over 3.5%
Married-couple families 3.1%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.5%
Retirement income28.8%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP5.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure34.8%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.6%
Binge drinking20.8%
No physical activity21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.0%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health11.1%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.6%
Visited dentist68.5%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss10.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans606.6%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.0%
65 and over25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.7%
Public insurance40.7%
No insurance2.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,07195.3%
Spanish121.1%
Other Indo-European90.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.2%
Other languages10.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,11699.3%
Born in same state1,11198.8%
Born in different state1,02491.1%
Foreign born50.4%
Naturalized citizen80.7%
Not a US citizen787.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian918.1%
Arab786.9%
English393.5%
Polish262.3%
AncestryCount%
French171.5%
Dutch60.5%
German40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.8%
Internet access84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50680

What city is ZIP code 50680 in?

ZIP code 50680 is primarily assigned to Wellsburg, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50680 in?

ZIP code 50680 falls within Grundy County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50680 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 50680 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50680 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 50680 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50680 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 50680 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50680?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 50680 in?

ZIP code 50680 observes the CST timezone.

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