Zip code 50623: Dewar, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50623?

50623 is assigned to Dewar, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50623 in?

50623 is in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 50623?

About 153 people live in 50623, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50623?

The median household income in 50623 is $93,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 50623?

The closest zip codes to 50623 are 50667, 50703, 50626, 50707, 50614.

Residential delivery areaBlack Hawk CountyCentral Time

Population

153

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$94K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$171K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.1 sq mi

74 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 50623

50623 is a small-town zip code in Dewar, Iowa (Black Hawk County), covering 2.1 sq mi of land. About 153 people live here, or 74 per square mile. The median resident is 60 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $93,750 a year, 16% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $170,800, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in engineering and science; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 50623 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 153 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age60
99th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.635th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%1st of 909 in IA
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%2nd of 909 in IA
Veterans24%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%3rd of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older41.2%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%20th of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers18.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%33rd of 911 in IA
Average commute29.8 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min135th of 902 in IA
Median household income$93,750
66th
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059150th of 896 in IA
Per capita income$37,773
43rd
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877484th of 911 in IA
Residents under 1818.3%
20th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%725th of 911 in IA
Median home value$170,800
15th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000386th of 881 in IA
Median earnings per worker$36,875
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712841st of 910 in IA
Population density74/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi188th of 911 in IA
Diversity index5.1
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4758th of 911 in IA
Population153
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507878th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%895th of 909 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher3.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%897th of 911 in IA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%872nd of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%786th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%871st of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%708th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%863rd of 909 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%622nd of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%899th of 911 in IA
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%898th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.145
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444906th of 908 in IA

Measure	50623	Black Hawk	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Median age	60	35.7	38.6	38.9	99th	35th of 911
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	66.2%	71.7%	65.2%	99th	1st of 909
Broadband accessStrength	100%	89.4%	88.9%	91%	99th	2nd of 909
Veterans	24%	5.7%	6.5%	6.2%	99th	3rd of 911
Residents 65 and older	41.2%	17.7%	18.1%	17.2%	99th	20th of 911
Healthcare workers	18.8%	9%	9.2%	9.7%	99th	33rd of 911
Average commute	29.8 min	15.9 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	73rd	135th of 902
Median household income	$93,750	$66,417	$75,059	$80,734	66th	150th of 896
Per capita income	$37,773	$37,541	$40,877	$44,673	43rd	484th of 911
Residents under 18	18.3%	21.9%	22.9%	22%	20th	725th of 911
Median home value	$170,800	$188,900	$208,000	$332,700	15th	386th of 881
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,875	$41,974	$47,712	$49,666	13th	841st of 910
Population density	74/sq mi	232/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	188th of 911
Diversity index	5.1	37.7	31.4	61.4	2nd	758th of 911
Population	153	131,049	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	878th of 911
Poverty rateStrength	0%	14.9%	11.1%	12.5%	1st	895th of 909
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.2%	30.3%	31.4%	35.7%	1st	897th of 911
Work from home	0%	8.9%	11.3%	15.1%	1st	872nd of 911
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.6%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	786th of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5.1%	5%	8.4%	1st	871st of 911
Foreign-born residents	0%	6.5%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	708th of 911
Housing vacancy	0%	7.5%	8.5%	10.1%	1st	863rd of 909
Tech workers	0%	2%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	622nd of 911
Self-employed workers	0%	7.6%	10.2%	10%	1st	899th of 911
Government workers	0%	13.1%	14.5%	14.5%	1st	898th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.145	0.449	0.444	0.483	1st	906th of 908

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

45–54

25%

55–64

41%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

18.3%

65 and over

41.2%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

5.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 66
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 93.9%
Married couples: 83.3%
Living alone: 6.1%
Veterans (of adults): 24%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

44%

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

50623

$93,750

Black Hawk Co.

$66,417

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,773

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.145

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50623

$170,800

Black Hawk Co.

$188,900

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50623

—

Black Hawk Co.

$989

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 66
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1956
Median rooms: 8.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

11%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

48%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

60+

27%

Average commute

29.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Engineering and science

20%

Healthcare

19%

Construction and repair

16%

Business and finance

14%

Sales

13%

Transportation and moving

13%

Police and fire

Management

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

28%

Retail

25%

Manufacturing

25%

Finance, insurance and real estate

14%

Construction

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$36,875

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50623	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,167	$74,888
Service	$36,250	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

63%

Some college

27%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.6%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dewar
State: Iowa
County: Black Hawk County
Center point: 42.5269° N, 92.2097° W
Land area: 2.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 50623

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50667	Raymond, IA	4 mi	899	$76,711	$222,600
50703	Waterloo, IA	4.2 mi	17,952	$50,060	$95,900
50626	Dunkerton, IA	4.4 mi	1,468	$84,306	$209,400
50707	Evansdale, IA	5 mi	7,784	$63,441	$153,700
50614	Cedar Falls, IA · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
50704	Waterloo, IA · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
50702	Waterloo, IA	7 mi	20,882	$62,021	$150,500
50634	Gilbertville, IA	7.5 mi	761	$79,583	$197,400
50648	Jesup, IA	7.8 mi	4,269	$95,353	$226,400
50701	Waterloo, IA	10 mi	30,232	$61,475	$183,800
50629	Fairbank, IA	11 mi	2,082	$103,106	$207,100
50668	Readlyn, IA	12 mi	1,216	$85,956	$174,000

Questions about 50623

What city is zip code 50623?

50623 is assigned to Dewar, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50623 in?

50623 is in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

What is the population of 50623?

About 153 people live in 50623, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50623 in?

50623 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50623?

The median household income in 50623 is $93,750.

What zip codes are near 50623?

The closest zip codes to 50623 are 50667, 50703, 50626, 50707, 50614.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50623, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.