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Hamburg, IA
City in Fremont County, Iowa.
Population
927
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
619
ZIP codes
0
Hamburg and its ZIP codes
Hamburg at a glance
- Hamburg is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,000 a year, 20% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,300 (49% below Iowa) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Hamburg, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamburg, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,000
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$106,300
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (338), Irish Americans (101), Italian Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Hamburg.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,276
2,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$69.3M
FY 2026, $10,490 per person
How people get to work
Hamburg, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamburg, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamburg, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Hamburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivertonCity | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Watson, MOVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| SidneyCity | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Peru, NECity | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| FarragutCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Nebraska City, NECity | 12 mi | 5 |
| Julian, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PercivalCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Brownville, NEVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Phelps City, MOCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Rock Port, MOCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| ThurmanCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Auburn, NECity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Westboro, MOCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Tarkio, MOCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamburg, IA in?
- Hamburg is in Fremont County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Hamburg, IA?
- About 927 people live in Hamburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamburg?
- Nearby places include Riverton (7.1 mi), Watson, MO (8.9 mi), Sidney (9.6 mi), Peru, NE (9.7 mi), Farragut (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023