City

Cedar Falls, IA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Black Hawk County  ·  Iowa

👥43,680Population
💰$75,642Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂30.4Median Age
🏠$258,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.8%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 3.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.5%
Asian3.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
25%
25–44
22%
45–64
17%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads58.8% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.2%)
HS Graduate4,654 (19.9%)
Some College1,865 (8%)
Associates3,075 (13.1%)
Bachelors2,743 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree11,038 (47.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 19.9%Some College: 8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 47.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad19.9%
Some College8.0%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate47.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,642 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$258,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,176/mo
Total Housing Units17,808
Vacant Units1,057

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Cedar Falls, IA

Cedar Falls is a city in Iowa, located in Black Hawk County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 43,680 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.4 years.

Economically, Cedar Falls is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,642 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cedar Falls is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,176 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cedar Falls is well-educated. 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.33%).

Cedar Falls, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cedar Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50613 43,680 $75,642 $258,300 $1,176 3.1% 58.8% 64.7%