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Hazleton, IA

City in Buchanan County, Iowa.

Population

720

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

901

ZIP codes

0

Hazleton and its ZIP codes

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Hazleton at a glance

  • Hazleton is about 16 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $51,964 a year, 31% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,900 (59% below Iowa) and median rent is $794 a month.

Local data for Hazleton, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hazleton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,964

Poverty rate

14.9%

Median home value

$85,900

Median rent

$794/mo

Homeownership

81.0%

Bachelor's or higher

4.7%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (326), Irish Americans (82), French Americans (22).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Hazleton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,070

6,767 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,929

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$147M

FY 2026, $7,156 per person

Buchanan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hazleton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.8%
  • Carpooled13.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.2%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hazleton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

749

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

65

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 7°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hazleton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Cities near Hazleton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OelweinCity3.5 mi4.8
StanleyCity5.1 mi0.2
FairbankCity7.6 mi0.7
AuroraCity9 mi0.5
IndependenceCity10 mi6
MaynardCity11 mi1
WestgateCity12 mi0.4
JesupCity13 mi1.8
WinthropCity13 mi0.8
DunkertonCity13 mi1.2
LamontCity14 mi0.6
ArlingtonCity15 mi1
FayetteCity17 mi1.5
QuasquetonCity17 mi1.1
RandaliaCity17 mi0.2
ReadlynCity17 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hazleton, IA in?
Hazleton is in Buchanan County, Iowa.
What is the population of Hazleton, IA?
About 720 people live in Hazleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hazleton?
Nearby places include Oelwein (3.5 mi), Stanley (5.1 mi), Fairbank (7.6 mi), Aurora (9 mi), Independence (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023