City

Hazleton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buchanan County  ·  Iowa

👥1,665Population
💰$64,511Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🏠$159,200Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.2%)
HS Graduate296 (36.3%)
Some College161 (19.8%)
Associates99 (12.1%)
Bachelors121 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree128 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College19.8%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,511 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$159,200 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units689
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Hazleton, IA

Hazleton is a city in Iowa, located in Buchanan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,665 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.6 years.

Economically, Hazleton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,511 is below the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hazleton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hazleton is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hazleton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50641 1,665 $64,511 $159,200 $810 1.7% 30.6% 86.2%