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Population and households in ZIP 50120
Household size in ZIP 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 50120 are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.66, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.5 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 50120 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 50120: 2.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 50120
Renters in ZIP 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 50120 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 46.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.4 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in ZIP 50120 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
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 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 50120 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $516 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $805 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $628 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $734 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$218 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 50120 costs $734 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 50120
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 50120 than nationally: 26.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 50120: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 50120
| Period | ZIP 50120 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 50120 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Iowa as a whole (3.7%). 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 50120 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 50120 | 2.29 | 48.5 | 2.3% | 11.3% | 5.5% | 1961 | $734 | 26.2% | 97.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 50141 | 2.56 | 47.7 | 5.1% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 1960 | $728 | 25.7% | 96.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 50078 | 2.68 | 35.8 | 30.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1938 | $1,125 | 28.0% | 98.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 50162 | 2.40 | 40.9 | 11.8% | 21.9% | 7.4% | 1961 | $738 | 24.5% | 96.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 50158 | 2.63 | 38.7 | 10.8% | 28.5% | 9.3% | 1957 | $1,103 | 21.4% | 83.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 50106 | 2.64 | 39.6 | 18.5% | 12.2% | 8.6% | 1949 | $871 | 20.5% | 94.6% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 50142 | 2.13 | 47.5 | 5.0% | 7.1% | 17.4% | 1975 | $533 | 23.4% | 98.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 50247 | 2.37 | 43.3 | 8.8% | 16.8% | 8.8% | 1957 | $851 | 32.3% | 94.4% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 50234 | 2.35 | 46.0 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 17.5% | 1965 | $499 | 34.6% | 97.6% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 50028 | 2.66 | 36.4 | 13.7% | 18.3% | 11.3% | 1971 | $896 | 23.1% | 93.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 50173 | 2.46 | 42.9 | 20.9% | 34.3% | 7.2% | 1969 | $836 | 23.7% | 91.9% | 5.6% |
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 50120. 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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