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Population and households in ZIP 50010
Household size in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 50010 is a place of small households, averaging 2.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.26 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 50010 is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.6, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 50010: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 50010
Renters in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 50010 than nationally: 45.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 52.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only ten of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 50010 than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 50010 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Iowa ZIP codes.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 50010 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Iowa overall, where the median home dates to 1971. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $722 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $826 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $928 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,039 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$317 | +$351 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 50010 runs $1,039 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $317 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 50010
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.4% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.4% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 50010: 63.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only three of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 50010: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 50010 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Iowa ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 50010
| Period | ZIP 50010 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 50010 has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 50010 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 50010 | 2.12 | 38.5 | 5.1% | 45.3% | 5.9% | 1981 | $1,039 | 63.9% | 97.7% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 50011 | 2.57 | 19.6 | 4.4% | 100.0% | 15.1% | 1986 | $888 | 75.8% | 95.6% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 50012 | 1.81 | 19.4 | 5.0% | 74.5% | 7.1% | 1982 | $1,018 | 99.5% | 100.0% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 50014 | 2.47 | 28.0 | 3.5% | 64.4% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,029 | 63.7% | 96.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 50105 | 2.47 | 45.0 | 2.8% | 11.3% | 6.9% | 1980 | $863 | 42.1% | 99.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 50134 | 2.43 | 37.1 | 8.9% | 31.5% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,028 | 55.7% | 98.7% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 50201 | 2.33 | 41.0 | 9.6% | 25.4% | 8.4% | 1971 | $979 | 31.1% | 95.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 50248 | 2.37 | 38.8 | 6.9% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 1974 | $980 | 45.9% | 96.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 50236 | 2.18 | 42.5 | 5.0% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 1959 | $1,342 | 29.6% | 97.8% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 50152 | 2.86 | 43.1 | 6.7% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 1979 | $1,164 | 54.7% | 99.8% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 50036 | 2.38 | 42.3 | 8.4% | 24.6% | 9.7% | 1960 | $944 | 27.5% | 94.8% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 50010. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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