City

Hamburg, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fremont County  ·  Iowa

👥1,445Population
💰$62,241Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$120,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
HS Graduate335 (34.5%)
Some College91 (9.4%)
Associates254 (26.2%)
Bachelors141 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree149 (15.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 26.2%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
HS Grad34.5%
Some College9.4%
Associates26.2%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,241 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$120,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units756
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Hamburg, IA

Hamburg is a city in Iowa, located in Fremont County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,445 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Hamburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,241 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamburg is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.15%).

Hamburg, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Hamburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51640 1,445 $62,241 $120,400 $728 1.1% 29.9% 79.3%