ZIP Code 50604 in Aplington, IA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Aplington, Iowa
Counties:Butler County[Primary]
Grundy County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:12:28 PM
Population:1,701 [See All]
Area Code:319
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.6053, -92.8983
Land Area:71.525 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 50604 has 1,701 residents and 701 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 43.2 years, older than the state (38.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (97.5%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,701Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,713Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,604Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:23.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$63,750Source: Census ACS
Households:701Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$150,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.65Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,6751,6041,6841,6721,7721,6981,7461,6791,7791,6431,5501,6181,713
Decennial Census1,850------------------1,701------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 43.2

Male Median Age: 40.3

Female Median Age: 48.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male458060522944387369404949653541382222
Female314068413742474447407157464758533546
Total7612012893668685117116801201061118299915768
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,65998.34%
Black:60.36%
Hispanic:*150.89%
Asian:20.12%
American Indian:30.18%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.12%
Total:1,687100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:85150.03%40.3 years
Females:85049.97%48.2 years
Total:1,701100%43.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,67497.72%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:211.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:182.28%
Total Population:1,713100%
Total Native Population:1,67497.72%
Total Foreign-born Population:392.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $63,750, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,562 (35.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,003. Family households earn a median of $85,625 versus $37,083 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,542). By gender, male median income is $57,788 and female is $35,938, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $21,850 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.8%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (31.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$47,188$48,313$47,292$51,840$55,333$56,705$54,447$56,483$56,747$52,302$56,458$62,521$63,750
Median Family Income$56,875$62,500$59,706$60,909$68,403$73,472$70,326$73,676$68,750$62,574$67,132$80,417$85,625
Median NonFamily Income$25,972$24,671$26,550$29,438$40,083$40,813$41,801$50,234$49,250$42,240$44,737$53,750$37,083
Median Male Income$43,000$48,750$48,478$50,323$45,150$49,083$45,652$46,667$43,750$42,378$44,818$55,417$57,788
Median Female Income$27,917$29,643$29,402$35,769$35,296$35,821$35,441$38,913$35,104$32,222$31,477$40,063$35,938
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:86565.38%
Unemployed:50.38%
Not In Labor Force:45334.24%
Total:1,323100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:25829.83%
Service:13415.49%
Sales and Office:12714.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:789.02%
Production, transportation, and material moving:26830.98%
Total Civilian Employed Population:865100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $150,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $62,200 (70.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,100. The median gross rent is $628, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $98 (18.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.68% (54.77% with a mortgage, 45.23% free-and-clear) and renters 15.32% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.68%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$88,600$95,700$94,300$103,600$106,800$109,400$110,700$118,300$115,700$119,400$134,200$135,100$150,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1312.04%
$500 to $999:7266.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:2018.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:32.78%
Total:108100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$530$570$559$572$602$618$607$615$592$599$643$675$628
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):32746.38%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):27038.30%
Renter Occupied:10815.32%
Total Occupied Housing Units:705100%

Occupied Housing Units:70591.32%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):678.68%
Total Housing Units:772100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:70290.93%
Multi-Family Units:597.64%
Other Units:111.42%
Total Housing Units:772100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 25.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.01%). College enrollment is 9.02%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:151.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:494.20%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):41635.68%
Some college, no degree:21718.61%
Associate's degree:17515.01%
Bachelor's degree:24921.36%
Graduate or professional degree:453.86%
Total:1,166100%
High school or higher:1,10294.51%
Bachelor's degree or higher:29425.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,32167.06%
Public Insurance:56728.78%
No Insurance:824.16%
Total:1,970100%
Has Health Insurance:1,88895.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.3%10.4%9.6%9.8%9.1%7.8%7.8%8.9%6.3%9.1%6.9%9.2%5.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:6417.49%
Kindergarten:92.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):19453.01%
High school (grades 9-12):6618.03%
College or graduate school:339.02%
Total:366100%
Early Childhood:7319.95%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):26973.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 50604 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 30 business establishments, employing about 245 people with an annual payroll of $8,068,000. USPS data shows 674 residential mailboxes and 18 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:674Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:18Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:789Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:656Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:18Source: USPS
# of Businesses:30Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,872,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,068,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:245Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 50604 is located in Butler County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 50604. It covers 71.525 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.051 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:71.525 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.051 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12261.92 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1902395Source: Census
Place Name:Aplington city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


50605 | | 50603

Schools in ZIP Code 50604


ZIP Code 50604 is in the Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Aplington Elementary School 215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
District: Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School 215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
District: Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District
Timothy Christian School 18000 D Ave
Wellsburg, IA 50680
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Paul's Lutheran School 301 1st St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Patrick Catholic School 615 Washington St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 50604


Ellsworth Community College 1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Type: Post Secondary
Wartburg College 100 Wartburg Blvd.
Waverly, IA 50677-0903
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Northern Iowa 1227 W 27th St
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0005
Type: Post Secondary
La James International College-Cedar Falls 6322 University Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls 1350 College Square Mall
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Type: Post Secondary
Allen College 1990 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703-1999
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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