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Population and households in ZIP 51442
Household size in ZIP 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 51442 has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Iowa as a whole, where it has 2.43 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.57, mirroring the country.
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 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in ZIP 51442 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.0, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 51442: 25.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 10.8 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Iowa ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher 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 51442
Renters in ZIP 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.6% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 51442 rent their homes (27.2%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (51.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 51442: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Iowa. Vacancy is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 51442 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $443 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $503 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $672 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $728 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$284 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 51442 costs $728 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $284 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 24.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 51442
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 51442: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. ZIP 51442 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Iowa ZIP codes.
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 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.3% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.0% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.1% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 51442 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 51442
| Period | ZIP 51442 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 51442 is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Iowa as a whole (3.7%). 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 51442 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 51442 | 2.54 | 38.8 | 25.0% | 27.2% | 7.4% | 1968 | $728 | 17.6% | 77.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 51441 | 2.19 | 42.6 | 2.1% | 9.5% | 12.8% | 1961 | $743 | 33.5% | 94.0% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 51520 | 2.64 | 55.4 | 2.8% | 13.6% | 2.3% | 1948 | $760 | 15.1% | 90.2% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 51465 | 2.73 | 40.6 | 5.3% | 13.0% | 10.9% | 1955 | $667 | 22.8% | 90.6% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 51528 | 2.37 | 38.7 | 6.0% | 29.7% | 4.4% | 1954 | $738 | 14.4% | 91.7% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 51461 | 2.09 | 42.1 | 19.5% | 23.7% | 10.3% | 1951 | $590 | 20.0% | 87.5% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 51448 | 2.51 | 42.7 | 8.5% | 16.7% | 15.1% | 1945 | $907 | 24.5% | 96.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 51439 | 2.39 | 47.8 | 6.7% | 27.6% | 7.1% | 1940 | $958 | 11.9% | 95.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 51467 | 2.74 | 39.7 | 6.3% | 14.1% | 10.8% | 1955 | $682 | 21.8% | 91.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 51432 | 3.06 | 33.9 | 6.2% | 18.2% | 16.2% | 1938 | $693 | 16.9% | 99.0% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 51460 | 2.22 | 40.2 | 12.7% | 27.9% | 12.1% | 1944 | $752 | 25.9% | 99.0% | 0.4% |
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 51442. 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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