| City: | Halbur, Iowa |
| County: | Carroll County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:16:01 AM |
| Population: | 284 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 712 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.0081, -94.9856 |
| Land Area: | 1.399 sq mi |
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Halbur is a small farming community in Carroll County, Iowa, with 284 residents living in a compact 0.21 square mile area. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery service anywhere in the territory. The Halbur post office maintains 112 PO Boxes for 104 households, meaning virtually every home relies on a PO Box for mail.
The town's numbered grid streets (W 2nd St, Seymour St, N Main St, Granite Ave) and historic character stand out. Of the 108 total housing units, 119 were built before 1939, giving Halbur one of Iowa's most intact small-town street grids from the early 20th century. Most residents (90 of 104 households) own their homes.
With a median household income of $83,333 and median age of 30.7 years, Halbur's 284 residents form a stable, working-age community. The town supports 14 business establishments employing 59 people. Transportation and warehousing dominates local employment, with 146 workers in the sector reflecting the town's agricultural service economy. Another 26 work in education and health care, 24 in federal government roles, and 20 in accommodation and food services.
Halbur's rural delivery pattern uses a single rural route (Route R) serving the 56 street addresses in the ZIP+4 database. One business receives mail through General Delivery. The combination of PO Box-only service and rural routes is typical for small Iowa towns where distances between homes don't justify daily carrier routes.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Street addresses aren't valid for delivery in this PO Box Only Zone.
Classic numbered grid pattern typical of planned Iowa farm towns from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
ZIP Code 51444 has 284 residents and 104 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 30.7 years, significantly younger than the state (38.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (98.2%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.4%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 284Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 290Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 203.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $82,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 104Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $152,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 116 | 166 | 237 | 231 | 262 | 243 | 274 | 289 | 281 | 250 | 356 | 338 | 307 | 290 |
| Decennial Census | 246 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 284 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30.7
Male Median Age: 36.2
Female Median Age: 29.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Female | 14 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 23 | 19 | 36 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| White: | 279 | 98.94% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.35% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.35% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 282 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 141 | 49.65% | 36.2 years |
| Females: | 143 | 50.35% | 29.9 years |
| Total: | 284 | 100% | 30.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 290 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 290 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 290 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $82,750, which is slightly above the national median ($80,734), is up $38,821 (88.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,000. Family households earn a median of $93,125 versus $48,958 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,167). By gender, male median income is $61,375 and female is $37,750, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $23,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.8%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (24.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,929 | $47,083 | $63,333 | $55,000 | $58,750 | $59,688 | $61,875 | $61,964 | $63,750 | $48,750 | $58,542 | $80,536 | $83,333 | $82,750 |
| Median Family Income | $68,750 | $70,625 | $71,250 | $71,250 | $66,250 | $62,083 | $65,000 | $66,250 | $66,250 | $68,500 | $62,500 | $85,192 | $86,250 | $93,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,250 | $31,500 | $31,250 | $27,500 | $36,250 | $39,583 | $42,188 | $40,417 | $52,500 | $41,696 | $45,938 | $62,750 | $0 | $48,958 |
| Median Male Income | $42,917 | $32,167 | $40,500 | $40,000 | $0 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $42,273 | $44,167 | $49,375 | $57,054 | $60,417 | $61,375 |
| Median Female Income | $20,938 | $21,719 | $21,458 | $23,750 | $0 | $30,938 | $31,250 | $31,833 | $31,786 | $40,139 | $34,750 | $40,625 | $38,125 | $37,750 |
| Employed: | 169 | 74.78% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 57 | 25.22% |
| Total: | 226 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 40 | 23.67% |
| Service: | 26 | 15.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 41 | 24.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 13.02% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 40 | 23.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 169 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $152,200, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $72,200 (90.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $663. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.69% (64.42% with a mortgage, 35.58% free-and-clear) and renters 6.31% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.89%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,000 | $101,800 | $87,900 | $81,900 | $82,100 | $85,000 | $84,000 | $85,400 | $88,000 | $98,200 | $118,800 | $140,300 | $148,400 | $152,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $713 | $719 | $600 | $625 | $663 | $975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 67 | 60.36% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 37 | 33.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 6.31% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 111 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 111 | 99.11% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1 | 0.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 112 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 109 | 97.32% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 2.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 112 | 100% |
In 2024, 27.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 3.80 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.33%). College enrollment is 19.59%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 1.18% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1 | 0.59% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 59 | 34.91% |
| Some college, no degree: | 27 | 15.98% |
| Associate's degree: | 33 | 19.53% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 36 | 21.30% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 6.51% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 166 | 98.22% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 47 | 27.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 222 | 68.31% |
| Public Insurance: | 103 | 31.69% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 325 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 325 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 3.09% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 43 | 44.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 32 | 32.99% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 19.59% |
| Total: | 97 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 3.09% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 75 | 77.32% |
ZIP Code 51444 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 54 people with an annual payroll of $3,005,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 145Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $543,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,005,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 54Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 51444 is located in Carroll County, Iowa, within the Carroll, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16140) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 51444. It covers 1.399 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Carroll, IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.399 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 22756.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1933645Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Halbur city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 51444 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.