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Population and households in ZIP 50014
Household size in ZIP 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 50014 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.33, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.7 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.0 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 50014 is young: half of its residents are under 28.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 27.2, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two are younger.
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 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 50014: 3.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Iowa ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 50014
Renters in ZIP 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.1% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.7% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.4% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 50014 rent: 64.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 36.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.7% of the housing in ZIP 50014, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 50014 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $832 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $800 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $995 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$197 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 50014 pays $1,029 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $197 a month since 2006–10, up 24%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 50014
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.7% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 50014: 63.7% 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 8.1 points, mirroring the country. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 50014: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.5 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 50014
| Period | ZIP 50014 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 50014 than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. ZIP 50014 has higher unemployment than the great majority of Iowa ZIP codes. 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 50014 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 50014 | 2.47 | 28.0 | 3.5% | 64.4% | 13.7% | 1993 | $1,029 | 63.7% | 96.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 50012 | 1.81 | 19.4 | 5.0% | 74.5% | 7.1% | 1982 | $1,018 | 99.5% | 100.0% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 50011 | 2.57 | 19.6 | 4.4% | 100.0% | 15.1% | 1986 | $888 | 75.8% | 95.6% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 50010 | 2.12 | 38.5 | 5.1% | 45.3% | 5.9% | 1981 | $1,039 | 63.9% | 97.7% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 50134 | 2.43 | 37.1 | 8.9% | 31.5% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,028 | 55.7% | 98.7% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 50105 | 2.47 | 45.0 | 2.8% | 11.3% | 6.9% | 1980 | $863 | 42.1% | 99.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 50152 | 2.86 | 43.1 | 6.7% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 1979 | $1,164 | 54.7% | 99.8% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 50201 | 2.33 | 41.0 | 9.6% | 25.4% | 8.4% | 1971 | $979 | 31.1% | 95.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 50036 | 2.38 | 42.3 | 8.4% | 24.6% | 9.7% | 1960 | $944 | 27.5% | 94.8% | 1.7% |
| 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% |
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 50014. 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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