50644 ZIP Code – Independence, Iowa
ZIP code 50644 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Independence, Iowa, within Buchanan County with a population of approximately 8,705 residents. The median household income is $72,893 — near the Iowa average and near the national average. Median home values of $178,200 are below the national average, with 78.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $795 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 81% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average. An estimated 7.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 23.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 42.9, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50641, 52329, 52326.
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ZIP 50644 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50644 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,705 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $72k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $178k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $795 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.7% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50641 – Hazleton
- 52329 – Rowley
- 52326 – Quasqueton
- 50648 – Jesup
- 50682 – Winthrop
- 52210 – Brandon
- 50607 – Aurora
- 50671 – Stanley
- 52352 – Walker
- 50662 – Oelwein
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50641 | HAZLETON | 1,446 | $64,514 |
| 52329 | ROWLEY | 757 | $69,861 |
| 52326 | QUASQUETON | 727 | $66,875 |
| 50648 | JESUP | 4,044 | $90,000 |
| 50682 | WINTHROP | 1,649 | $84,643 |