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Population and households in ZIP 50461
Household size in ZIP 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 50461 is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 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 2.33 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 50461 is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 45.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northwest.
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 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in ZIP 50461, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 50461
Renters in ZIP 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 50461 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 50461 as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 50461 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, 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 1956 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 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $406 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $551 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $576 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $712 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$306 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 50461 costs $712 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $306 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Iowa ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
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 50461
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 50461: 25.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
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 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 50461: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Iowa. The share with a diploma is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 50461
| Period | ZIP 50461 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 50461 has been low: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 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 50461 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 50461 | 2.19 | 43.0 | 5.5% | 22.2% | 8.6% | 1961 | $712 | 25.1% | 94.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 50460 | 2.80 | 30.5 | 6.6% | 20.7% | 8.2% | 1955 | $545 | 32.7% | 89.1% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 50454 | 2.23 | 40.5 | 9.1% | 12.8% | 6.8% | 1946 | $576 | 16.4% | 89.4% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 50472 | 2.45 | 42.1 | 5.6% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 1950 | $884 | 27.8% | 94.0% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 50435 | 2.37 | 46.5 | 6.5% | 19.0% | 11.4% | 1950 | $651 | 21.0% | 90.9% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 50471 | 2.59 | 40.5 | 6.5% | 18.0% | 6.3% | 1941 | $825 | 19.0% | 94.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 50440 | 2.08 | 50.9 | 4.4% | 15.5% | 7.4% | 1942 | $640 | 14.1% | 94.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 50458 | 2.55 | 43.7 | 5.1% | 12.7% | 10.1% | 1950 | $764 | 26.9% | 96.2% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 50620 | 2.06 | 49.8 | 12.3% | 11.1% | 7.1% | 1955 | $590 | 12.6% | 84.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 50467 | 2.70 | 34.6 | 7.8% | 10.6% | 12.8% | 1945 | $831 | 14.4% | 97.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 50466 | 2.43 | 35.9 | 7.5% | 26.0% | 9.0% | 1951 | $648 | 18.2% | 89.8% | 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 50461. 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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