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ZIP Code 50662
Oelwein, IA, Fayette County
Population
6,576
Land area
70.4sq mi
People per sq mi
93
City
Oelwein
ZIP 50662 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 50662 at a glance
- ZIP 50662 (Oelwein) is 62% denser than Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,646 a year, 35% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,700 (48% below Iowa) and median rent is $857 a month.
Local data for ZIP 50662
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 50662, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,646
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$107,700
Prices +44.8% in a year
Median rent
$857/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
23.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
167
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,348
$120M annual payroll
PPP loans
$9.3M
264 loans
Campaign donations
$14.78K
63% D, 12% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 50662, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 50662, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 50662
ZIP codes near 50662
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 50641Hazleton | 6.1 mi | 45 |
| 50655Maynard | 6.4 mi | 35.8 |
| 50671Stanley | 6.5 mi | 21.9 |
| 50664Fairbank | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| 50681Westgate | 7.7 mi | 24.3 |
| 50629Fairbank | 9.1 mi | 75.3 |
| 50607Aurora | 9.9 mi | 47.7 |
| 52142Fayette | 11 mi | 75.3 |
| 52164Randalia | 13 mi | 25.4 |
| 50606Arlington | 13 mi | 67.3 |
| 50626Dunkerton | 14 mi | 50.6 |
| 50644Independence | 14 mi | 145 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 50662?
- ZIP code 50662 is in Oelwein, IA (Fayette County).
- What county is ZIP code 50662 in?
- ZIP code 50662 is mostly in Fayette County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 50662?
- About 6,576 people live in the 50662 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.