Black Hawk County GIS Maps
Black Hawk County, Iowa, has 131,144 residents across 75,274 parcels and covers 565.9 square miles. The population grew 0% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Black Hawk County is 19013.
Waterloo is the county's largest population center. Black Hawk County also includes 12 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 36 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Black Hawk County Trends
- Population
- 131,144▴
- Median Home Value
- $182,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 23,254▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Black Hawk County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Black Hawk County Parcels
Black Hawk County has 75,274 mapped parcels. The median assessed value is $129,890. The records carry 43,221 distinct owner names. Owner names and assessed values are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 71.8%. Browse the interactive Black Hawk County Parcel viewer here.
Black Hawk County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 75,274 | 100% |
| Owner name | 74,465 | 98.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 54,053 | 71.8% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 74,464 | 98.9% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 0 | 0% |
| Parcel boundary | 75,274 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Black Hawk County parcel records.
Black Hawk County Population
Black Hawk County had 131,144 residents in 2020. That was 0% higher than in 2010. Black Hawk County added 3,132 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 232 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Cedar Falls, Waterloo and Waterloo.
Population Trend in Black Hawk County IA
Black Hawk County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Black Hawk County Zip Codes
Black Hawk County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Cedar Falls (50613), Waterloo (50701) and Waterloo (50702). Cedar Falls is the largest zip by population, with about 43,667 residents or 33% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 72% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Black Hawk County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50613 | Cedar Falls | 43,667 | ▴ 3.9% |
| 50701 | Waterloo | 29,806 | ▾ -1.7% |
| 50702 | Waterloo | 20,447 | ▴ 2.4% |
| 50703 | Waterloo | 18,913 | ▾ -4.8% |
| 50707 | Waterloo | 7,708 | ▾ -9.4% |
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Black Hawk County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Black Hawk County Demographics
Black Hawk County has a median age of 35.7, which makes the county a little younger than Iowa overall. About 21.9% of residents are under 18, while 17.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 30.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Black Hawk County IA
Median Age
35.7
Under 18
21.9%
Age 65+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
30.1%
Black Hawk County School Districts
Black Hawk County is served by 11 public school districts with 23,254 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Waterloo Community, Cedar Falls Community and Jesup Community. Those three districts account for about 75% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Black Hawk County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Community School District | 10,484 | 45.1% | ▾ 0% |
| Cedar Falls Community School District | 5,853 | 25.2% | ▾ -0.6% |
| Jesup Community School District | 1,024 | 4.4% | ▾ -2.4% |
| Denver Community School District | 1,007 | 4.3% | ▴ 2.9% |
| Dike-New Hartford Community School District | 957 | 4.1% | — 0% |
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Black Hawk County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Black Hawk County Housing & Real Estate
Black Hawk County has a median home value of $182,400 and a median gross rent of $962. About 65% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Iowa median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $248,225 and homes spent about 71 days on the market.
Black Hawk County Housing Mix
Black Hawk County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Black Hawk County Housing Trends
Black Hawk County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Black Hawk County, IA
Black Hawk County has 6,302 business listings across 752 categories. The largest categories in Black Hawk County business listings are Medical Offices (196, 3.1%), Churches & Religious Organizations (168, 2.7%), and Parks & Recreation (99, 1.6%). The full Black Hawk County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Black Hawk County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Black Hawk County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Offices | 196 | 3.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 168 | 2.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 99 | 1.6% |
| Contractors | 87 | 1.4% |
| Medical Center | 83 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 83 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 78 | 1.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 76 | 1.2% |
| ATMs | 69 | 1.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 66 | 1.0% |
Black Hawk County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Hollins House | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Waterloo |
| Panther Village | Accommodation | Cedar Falls |
| Quality Accounting Services | Accountant | Waterloo |
| Fran's Pro Shop | Active Life | Waterloo |
| Acupuncture and Optimum Health Clinic | Acupuncture | Waterloo |
| Addiction Rehab Cedar Falls | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Cedar Falls |
| American Adoptions | Adoption Services | Waterloo |
| Upper Iowa University - Waterloo | Adult Education | Waterloo |
| Romantix | Adult Entertainment | Waterloo |
| Mudd Advertising | Advertising Agency | Cedar Falls |
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Black Hawk County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Black Hawk County Basemaps
Black Hawk County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Black Hawk County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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