County ProfileIA
Fayette County
Population: 19,509 · 14 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
19,509
People
Median age
43.9
Housing
Total households
8,342
Income
Median household income
$60,165
Housing
Total housing units
9,320
Employment
Employment rate
58.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.4%
County details
Local time 00:51:18(CT)| Name | Fayette |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 14total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 13 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 319, 563 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 42.8641219, -91.8403761 |
| Land area | 730.8 sq miles(1,892.8 km²) |
Map of Fayette county, Iowa with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Fayette County
Compare the largest cities in Fayette County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein | 5,920 | $46,653 | 1ZIPs |
| West Union | 2,490 | $53,617 | 1ZIPs |
| Fayette | 1,256 | $47,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Elgin | 685 | $54,688 | 1ZIPs |
| Clermont | 586 | $85,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Maynard | 476 | $55,583 | 1ZIPs |
| Hawkeye | 438 | $62,813 | 1ZIPs |
| Arlington | 419 | $38,958 | 1ZIPs |
| Waucoma | 229 | $78,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Wadena | 209 | $38,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Westgate | 192 | $53,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Saint Lucas | 167 | $104,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Oran | 97 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Randalia | 50 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Fayette County
Review the most populated postal areas across Fayette County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50662 | Oelwein | $48,646 | 6,693 |
| 52175 | West Union | $59,800 | 3,412 |
| 52142 | Fayette | $56,875 | 1,797 |
| 52141 | Elgin | $64,647 | 1,386 |
| 52147 | Hawkeye | $77,083 | 947 |
| 52171 | Waucoma | $94,904 | 926 |
| 52135 | Clermont | $88,438 | 793 |
| 50606 | Arlington | $61,346 | 777 |
| 50655 | Maynard | $58,750 | 743 |
| 50681 | Westgate | $73,333 | 432 |
| 52169 | Wadena | $52,321 | 417 |
| 52164 | Randalia | $48,375 | 193 |
| 52166 | Saint Lucas | $110,938 | 127 |
| 50664 | Oran | $51,741 | 97 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS