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Population and households in ZIP 50156
Household size in ZIP 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 50156 average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Iowa overall, where it has 2.43 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, even as the national average fell.
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 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in ZIP 50156 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 38.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 50156 than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Iowa. The single-parent share has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 50156
Renters in ZIP 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.1% of households in ZIP 50156 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (33.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 50156: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 50156 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $644 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $866 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $817 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,039 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 50156 pays $1,039 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $395 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 22.7% 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 50156
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 50156 (34.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 50156 is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Iowa. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.3 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 50156
| Period | ZIP 50156 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 50156 has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 50156 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 50156 | 2.64 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,039 | 34.7% | 93.0% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 50276 | 2.44 | 42.5 | 8.3% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 1969 | $865 | 28.8% | 96.7% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 50152 | 2.86 | 43.1 | 6.7% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 1979 | $1,164 | 54.7% | 99.8% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 50243 | 2.58 | 40.3 | 4.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 1993 | $1,167 | 46.7% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 50244 | 2.54 | 39.7 | 3.3% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 1975 | $959 | 40.2% | 98.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 50109 | 2.92 | 34.8 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 2001 | $874 | 44.8% | 97.8% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 50134 | 2.43 | 37.1 | 8.9% | 31.5% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,028 | 55.7% | 98.7% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 50226 | 2.74 | 38.8 | 6.3% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 2003 | $937 | 46.5% | 97.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 50039 | 2.37 | 47.9 | 7.0% | 17.5% | 10.6% | 1963 | $910 | 26.2% | 97.6% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 50124 | 2.94 | 34.8 | 7.0% | 19.5% | 4.5% | 1993 | $1,322 | 54.6% | 98.9% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 50007 | 2.59 | 40.7 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2010 | $1,433 | 52.6% | 95.0% | 0.5% |
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 50156. 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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