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Washburn, IA
Census-designated place in Black Hawk County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50702.
Population
714
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
578
ZIP codes
1
Washburn and its ZIP codes
Washburn at a glance
- Washburn is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,406 a year, 18% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,300 (32% below Iowa) and median rent is $985 a month.
Housing and community stats
Washburn, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,406
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$985/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (279), Irish Americans (134), Swedish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Black Hawk County. PPP loans are for Washburn.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,876
70,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$904M
FY 2026, $6,896 per person
How people get to work
Washburn, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washburn, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
939
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
448
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washburn, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Washburn
1 in or overlapping Washburn. Population shown
Cities near Washburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GilbertvilleCity | 2.8 mi | 0.4 |
| EvansdaleCity | 3.9 mi | 4 |
| Elk Run HeightsCity | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| RaymondCity | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| WaterlooCity | 6.9 mi | 61.6 |
| La Porte CityCity | 8 mi | 2.6 |
| HudsonCity | 9.3 mi | 8.4 |
| JesupCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Cedar FallsCity | 12 mi | 29.4 |
| DunkertonCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount AuburnCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BrandonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DysartCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| DenverCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| ReinbeckCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| TraerCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washburn, IA in?
- Washburn is in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Washburn, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Washburn include 50702.
- What is the population of Washburn, IA?
- About 714 people live in Washburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washburn?
- Nearby places include Gilbertville (2.8 mi), Evansdale (3.9 mi), Elk Run Heights (4 mi), Raymond (4.4 mi), Waterloo (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023