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Population and households in ZIP 50581
Household size in ZIP 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, ZIP 50581 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Iowa overall, where it has 2.43 people.
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 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in ZIP 50581 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's.
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 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 50581 (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 50581
Renters in ZIP 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.5% of households in ZIP 50581 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 57.0% have no mortgage at all, well 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 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.2% of the housing in ZIP 50581, 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 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 50581 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1945, 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 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $503 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $523 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $583 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $609 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$105 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 50581 costs $609 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 19.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 50581
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 50581: 14.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 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 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 50581 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 50581
| Period | ZIP 50581 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 50581 runs well above the national rate: 11.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 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 50581 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 50581 | 2.61 | 38.8 | 13.2% | 13.5% | 25.2% | 1945 | $609 | 14.7% | 84.5% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 50573 | 2.45 | 40.0 | 10.6% | 21.5% | 18.6% | 1947 | $698 | 15.3% | 86.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 50520 | 2.31 | 44.0 | 18.7% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 1938 | $721 | 13.9% | 93.1% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 50546 | 2.42 | 40.9 | 9.9% | 21.0% | 17.8% | 1948 | $714 | 16.1% | 87.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 50541 | 2.36 | 43.7 | 9.1% | 20.8% | 15.2% | 1948 | $705 | 17.2% | 89.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 50570 | 2.32 | 42.8 | 6.1% | 18.3% | 8.5% | 1945 | $700 | 22.6% | 90.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 50574 | 2.12 | 42.6 | 5.1% | 26.2% | 12.5% | 1960 | $914 | 21.3% | 92.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 50597 | 2.64 | 36.3 | 4.1% | 14.6% | 10.6% | 1966 | $635 | 27.6% | 94.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 50562 | 2.44 | 44.0 | 4.3% | 16.9% | 23.3% | 1949 | $832 | 17.9% | 96.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 50582 | 2.28 | 44.1 | 17.8% | 10.3% | 4.8% | 1938 | $718 | 14.5% | 93.0% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 50519 | 2.41 | 42.2 | 5.6% | 17.4% | 7.4% | 1949 | $748 | 23.1% | 91.9% | 3.0% |
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 50581. 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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