50662 Zip Code Profile

50662 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Oelwein, Iowa. Median household income here ($29,452) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $47,952/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 50662 is $34,692.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 50662 earn an average of $34,188/year. Women earn only $18,278/year.

3,314 people in 50662 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 50662? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.2 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 3,477 men and 3,761 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,141 people (out of the 7,238 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,051 homes, and 253 businesses every day. 112 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

50662 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Sofia, Bulgaria!) and -92 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,051 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 7,238
• White Population: 7,086
• Black Population: 114
• Hispanic Population: 193
• Asian Population: 48
• Hawaiian Population: 14
• Indian Population: 40
• Male Population: 3,477
• Female Population: 3,761
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 41
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: West North Central
• State: Iowa
• County: Fayette
• City: Oelwein
• Longitude: -91.9
• Latitude: 42.7
• Elevation: 1,051 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 319

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,197
• Drive alone: 2,662
• Carpool: 399
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 112


• Average commute time: 17.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 499
•    5 - 9: 1,152
•    10 - 14: 402
•    15 - 19: 151
•    20 - 24: 171
•    25 - 29: 94
•    30 - 34: 243
•    35 - 39: 45
•    40 - 44: 44
•    45 - 59: 280
•    60 - 89: 76
•    90 plus: 40

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $68,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $38,538
• Businesses: 204
• Employees: 2,532
• Annual Payroll: $66,314,000
• Average Family Income: $47,952
• Median Family Income: $29,452
• Average Income for Men: $34,188
• Average Income for Women: $18,278

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 7216.0
• Sr Senator: Chuck Grassley (R)
• Jr Senator: Tom Harkin (D)
• US House Representative: Bruce L. Braley (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 065
• State FIPS Code: 19

• Oelwein Farmers Market

View all schools in Oelwein

Primary Schools

Harlan Elementary School

412 2nd Ave Nw

Oelwein, IA 50662

(319) 283-2726

Parkside Elementary School

301 6th Ave Sw

Oelwein, IA 50662

(319) 283-1245

Wings Park Elementary School

111 8th Ave Ne

Oelwein, IA 50662

(319) 283-1982

Middle Schools

Oelwein Middle School

300 12th Ave Se

Oelwein, IA 50662

(319) 283-3015

High Schools

Oelwein High School

315 8th Ave Se

Oelwein, IA 50662

(319) 283-2731