50651 ZIP Code, La Porte City, IA
50651 is a ZIP code in La Porte City, Iowa — mostly in Black Hawk County (71% of its land), with smaller parts in Benton and Tama counties. It covers 114 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50634, 52313 and 50701. 3,147 people live here in 1,362 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $88,333, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: La Porte City, IA
- County: Black Hawk County
- Land area: 114 sq mi
- Population: 3,147
- Median household income: $88,333
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,147 |
| Households | 1,362 |
| Median household income | $88,333 |
| Income per person | $44,049 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Homeowners | 82.2% |
| Median home value | $187,600 |
| Median rent | $971 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Broadband internet | 87.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.8% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.2% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 25.5% |
| $150–200K | 10.8% |
| $200K+ | 9.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 15.2% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 15.0% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.9% |
| Owned outright | 25.0% |
| Rented | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 16.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.1% |
| Townhome | 0.1% |
| 2–4 units | 8.3% |
| 5–19 units | 5.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 50651
59 business establishments with 419 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Wholesale Trade: 8
- Retail Trade: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50634 — Gilbertville city, IA (6.5 mi)
- 52313 — Mount Auburn city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 50701 — Waterloo city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 50612 (9.8 mi)
- 50667 — Raymond city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50648 — Jesup city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 52210 — Brandon city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50702 — Waterloo city, IA (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 50651
- La Porte City, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Benton County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Black Hawk County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 11: highest median household income in Black Hawk County
- No. 4 of 11: highest median age in Black Hawk County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50651, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50651 in?
- 50651 is a La Porte City, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside La Porte City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50651 in?
- 50651 is mostly in Black Hawk County (71% of its land), with smaller parts in Benton and Tama counties.
- What is the population of 50651?
- About 3,147 people (±406), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,579.
- What is the median household income in 50651?
- $88,333 (±$18,084), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50651?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50651 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50651?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50634 (6.5 mi, Gilbertville), 52313 (7.1 mi, Mount Auburn), 50701 (9.7 mi, Waterloo), 50612 (9.8 mi), 50667 (10.1 mi, Raymond) and 50648 (10.5 mi, Jesup).
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