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Population and households in ZIP 51027
Household size in ZIP 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.30 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.46 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 51027 holds 2.84 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.30, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in ZIP 51027 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 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.0% of households in ZIP 51027, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 51027
Renters in ZIP 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 51027 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (32.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below 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 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.7% of the housing in ZIP 51027, 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 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +25 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 51027 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $606 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $780 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,075 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$377 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 51027 costs $1,075 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Iowa as a whole ($1,020). Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 51027
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 51027 than nationally: 26.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 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 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 51027 is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Iowa as a whole looks much the same.
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 51027
| Period | ZIP 51027 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.9% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 0.6% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.2% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 51027 has been strong: just 0.2% 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 51027 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 51027 | 2.84 | 39.0 | 3.0% | 8.4% | 13.7% | 1963 | $1,075 | 26.0% | 94.0% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 51036 | 2.46 | 50.6 | 1.2% | 7.3% | 18.3% | 1959 | $713 | 21.7% | 96.6% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 51023 | 2.75 | 37.2 | 8.3% | 31.0% | 11.2% | 1961 | $956 | 19.8% | 79.7% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 51250 | 2.63 | 30.8 | 4.1% | 24.2% | 3.0% | 1980 | $857 | 40.3% | 91.2% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 51011 | 2.71 | 41.9 | 1.0% | 6.4% | 18.8% | 1961 | $923 | 27.3% | 89.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 51008 | 2.77 | 29.8 | 13.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 1966 | $1,417 | 29.7% | 99.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 51041 | 2.53 | 29.8 | 7.1% | 30.0% | 2.3% | 1978 | $812 | 45.6% | 96.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 51001 | 2.23 | 44.4 | 10.4% | 24.9% | 5.3% | 1966 | $770 | 23.4% | 93.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 51003 | 2.59 | 38.5 | 2.9% | 11.6% | 7.7% | 1967 | $775 | 26.4% | 97.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 57001 | 2.32 | 45.0 | 9.8% | 25.0% | 5.9% | 1966 | $753 | 25.2% | 92.2% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 51045 | 2.95 | 37.7 | 11.7% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 1961 | $875 | 19.7% | 98.0% | 0.7% |
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 51027. 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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