City

Fairbank, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buchanan County  ·  Iowa

👥2,335Population
💰$102,750Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$193,900Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Black: 0.3%Other: 5.4%Race
White93.7%
Black0.3%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate490 (35.4%)
Some College166 (12%)
Associates223 (16.1%)
Bachelors200 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree303 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 12%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College12.0%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,750 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$193,900 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units894
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Fairbank, IA

Fairbank is a city in Iowa, located in Buchanan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,335 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Fairbank is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,750 is above the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairbank is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $724 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairbank is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.66%).

Fairbank, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Fairbank
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50629 2,335 $102,750 $193,900 $724 1.9% 36.3% 83.5%