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Population and households in ZIP 50511
Household size in ZIP 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 50511 is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.26, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 50511 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 47.2, even as the national median rose.
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 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 50511: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 50511 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Iowa ZIP codes.
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 50511
Renters in ZIP 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 50511 own their homes; 26.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.6 points, a much bigger shift than 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 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 50511 than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Iowa. Vacancy has fallen 4.0 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 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 50511 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $472 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $510 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $730 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,449 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$976 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 50511 pays $1,449 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Iowa overall ($1,020). Rent has climbed $976 a month since 2006–10, up 207%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.5% 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 50511
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 50511 than nationally: 26.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 50511: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 50511
| Period | ZIP 50511 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.5% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 50511 has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 50511 has lower 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 50511 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 50511 | 2.18 | 44.8 | 6.5% | 26.4% | 7.3% | 1969 | $1,449 | 26.7% | 95.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 50522 | 2.38 | 49.2 | 4.1% | 13.1% | 10.9% | 1956 | $571 | 22.6% | 93.0% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 50598 | 2.34 | 42.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | 15.4% | 1953 | $824 | 20.7% | 96.3% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 50560 | 2.56 | 39.1 | 16.5% | 23.0% | 6.0% | 1941 | $810 | 20.5% | 96.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 50483 | 2.54 | 39.7 | 5.2% | 14.4% | 8.6% | 1966 | $1,007 | 26.5% | 95.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 50597 | 2.64 | 36.3 | 4.1% | 14.6% | 10.6% | 1966 | $635 | 27.6% | 94.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 50430 | 2.61 | 37.1 | 13.5% | 20.6% | 13.1% | 1939 | $889 | 19.8% | 93.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 50528 | 2.58 | 38.1 | 2.2% | 13.6% | 20.0% | 1959 | $708 | 30.3% | 94.7% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 50423 | 2.16 | 47.0 | 7.8% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 1956 | $797 | 23.9% | 91.6% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 50536 | 2.13 | 42.3 | 10.6% | 29.6% | 14.8% | 1955 | $740 | 15.5% | 92.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 50562 | 2.44 | 44.0 | 4.3% | 16.9% | 23.3% | 1949 | $832 | 17.9% | 96.2% | 4.9% |
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 50511. 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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