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Population and households in ZIP 50257
Household size in ZIP 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.56 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 50257 is a place of big households: 2.95 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.76, 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 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 36.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 36.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 37.2 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 37.6 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 50257 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Des Moines area.
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 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 11.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 50257 (11.6%), the same as the national share.
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 50257
Renters in ZIP 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 27.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 29.3% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 30.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 30.5% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.0% of households in ZIP 50257 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
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 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.2% of the housing in ZIP 50257, 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.
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 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1976 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1977 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1979 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1983 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 50257 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, 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 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $638 | $808 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $766 | $899 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $838 | $986 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,032 | $1,210 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$402 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 50257 costs $1,032 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 26.6% 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 50257
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 33.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 35.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 37.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 40.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 50257 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.2%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 91.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 92.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 92.9% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 50257: 96.1% 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 50257
| Period | ZIP 50257 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 50257 has been low: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 50257 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 50257 | 2.95 | 37.8 | 11.6% | 12.0% | 17.2% | 1958 | $1,032 | 24.2% | 96.1% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 50222 | 2.75 | 44.9 | 7.1% | 6.1% | 12.8% | 1964 | $1,027 | 23.5% | 87.6% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 50240 | 2.71 | 43.0 | 6.4% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 1984 | $928 | 31.8% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 50210 | 2.81 | 39.6 | 4.8% | 13.3% | 10.1% | 1978 | $961 | 28.4% | 95.7% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 50218 | 3.00 | 36.3 | 6.3% | 5.1% | 8.5% | 1988 | $813 | 37.2% | 98.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 50033 | 2.99 | 36.9 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 8.7% | 1988 | $825 | 37.1% | 98.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 50149 | 2.67 | 44.3 | 6.1% | 14.4% | 17.8% | 1951 | $815 | 19.8% | 84.3% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 50160 | 2.64 | 38.7 | 15.9% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 1979 | $1,078 | 27.3% | 97.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 50229 | 2.77 | 39.4 | 11.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 1983 | $998 | 31.3% | 97.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 50273 | 2.45 | 39.7 | 10.3% | 24.9% | 5.9% | 1977 | $1,174 | 25.0% | 97.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 50125 | 2.47 | 38.8 | 10.6% | 24.7% | 5.9% | 1983 | $1,171 | 34.8% | 96.7% | 3.7% |
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 50257. 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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