City

New Hampton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chickasaw County  ·  Iowa

👥5,942Population
💰$76,620Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$187,800Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,298 (34.7%)
Some College479 (12.8%)
Associates475 (12.7%)
Bachelors588 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree857 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College12.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,620 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$187,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units2,557
Vacant Units243

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About New Hampton, IA

New Hampton is a city in Iowa, located in Chickasaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,942 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, New Hampton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,620 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Hampton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Hampton is moderately educated. 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Hampton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50659 5,942 $76,620 $187,800 $835 1.9% 38.7% 80.3%