50644 ZIP Code
Independence, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50644 |
| City/Town: | Independence |
| County: | Buchanan |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,705 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,893 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,967 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,041 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,200 |
| Land Area: | 145.0 sq miles
375.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4775, -91.8978 |
Population Information (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,705 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,214 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,491 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 560 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 342 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 641 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 560 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 354 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,020 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,148 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,103 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 582 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 509 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,049 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 599 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 238 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $795 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,041 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,684 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 357 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,816 | 76.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 868 | 23.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,248 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 168 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 150 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,206 | 35.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,522 | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 712 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 990 | 15.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 500 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50644 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,893 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,402 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,352 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,967 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,570 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,513 | 98.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 57 | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,458 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,460 | 76.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 689 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 364 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,383 | 96.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 142 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 168 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 23 | 0.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 275 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 190 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 85 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50644 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 123 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 182 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 386 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 243 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 387 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 580 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 611 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 764 | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 237 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 171 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50644 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,574 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 330 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 16 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 142 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 366 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50644 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 274 | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 292 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 772 | 17.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 77 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 567 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 171 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 49 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 266 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 302 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,151 | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 203 | 4.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 157 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 232 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,232 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,341 | 72.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,131 | 36.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 296 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50644 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,785 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,230 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 849 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 137 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 70 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 297 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50644 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,113 | 77.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 139 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 151 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 307 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 24 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 11 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 156 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 140 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50644 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 240 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 311 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 626 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 446 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 507 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 390 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 289 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 139 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,076 | 26.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50644 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 71 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 389 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 970 | 24.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,570 | 38.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 730 | 18.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 311 | 7.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50644 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,157 | 58.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 703 | 19.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 708 | 19.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50644 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 332 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 934 | 25.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,209 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,209 | 32.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50644 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 170 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 295 | 10.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 543 | 19.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 582 | 20.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 723 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 425 | 15.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 72 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50644 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,411 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $561 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $795 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.62 | 2.38 |
Households (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,684 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,913 | 51.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 707 | 19.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 738 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 792 | 21.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,017 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,215 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50644 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,458 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 974 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,969 | 56.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 330 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 824 | 23.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50644 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,668 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 95 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 66 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 854 | 51.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 462 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 191 | 11.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,811 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 507 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,528 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,021 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 32 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 375 | 36.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 614 | 60.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50644 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,293 | 83.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,276 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 786 | 61.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 453 | 35.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 177 | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 37 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50644 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,482 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 223 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 223 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 223 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 129 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 73 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50644 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,145 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,838 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 307 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 193 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 108 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50644 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,684 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,317 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Independence, IA50644