City

Hudson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Black Hawk County  ·  Iowa

👥3,081Population
💰$120,724Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$240,800Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓62.6%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.5%
Asian1.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads62.6% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
HS Graduate347 (17.3%)
Some College205 (10.2%)
Associates197 (9.8%)
Bachelors433 (21.6%)
Graduate Degree821 (41%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 21.6%Graduate: 41%Edu
HS Grad17.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors21.6%
Graduate41.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.8%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,724 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$240,800 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units1,156
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Hudson, IA

Hudson is a city in Iowa, located in Black Hawk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,081 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Hudson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,724 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hudson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,090 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hudson is highly educated. 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hudson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50643 3,081 $120,724 $240,800 $1,090 4.5% 62.6% 90.2%