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Population and households in ZIP 52172
Household size in ZIP 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 52172 are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.40, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 52172 is 43.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 44.6, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
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 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 52172: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 52172 has a lower share of single-parent households than most 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 52172
Renters in ZIP 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.9% of households in ZIP 52172 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.3% have no mortgage at all, 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 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 52172 is close to the national rate: 10.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Iowa as a whole (8.8%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 52172 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, 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 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $518 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $518 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $568 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$272 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 52172 pays $790 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $272 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
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 52172
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 52172: 25.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 52172 is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Iowa. The share with a diploma is up 6.0 points from 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 52172
| Period | ZIP 52172 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 52172 has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. 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 52172 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 52172 | 2.18 | 43.8 | 7.4% | 21.9% | 10.4% | 1967 | $790 | 25.2% | 92.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 52170 | 2.41 | 49.5 | 0.7% | 7.5% | 13.7% | 1991 | $750 | 12.4% | 90.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 52151 | 2.20 | 48.8 | 5.7% | 15.0% | 32.1% | 1978 | $581 | 25.4% | 93.7% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 52133 | 2.32 | 50.9 | 3.2% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 1940 | $761 | 14.3% | 96.9% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 52146 | 1.89 | 62.7 | 1.7% | 5.1% | 63.6% | 1990 | $748 | 15.7% | 97.6% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 52101 | 2.16 | 45.3 | 3.4% | 29.2% | 11.1% | 1966 | $890 | 37.7% | 96.6% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 52161 | 2.50 | 43.9 | 8.8% | 16.2% | 11.2% | 1947 | $853 | 20.7% | 93.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 52132 | 2.43 | 40.7 | 5.7% | 27.6% | 10.6% | 1960 | $865 | 24.5% | 97.6% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 54626 | 2.34 | 48.5 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 27.0% | 1983 | $811 | 17.9% | 94.0% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 54628 | 2.04 | 57.8 | 4.6% | 11.2% | 38.0% | 1983 | $681 | 20.2% | 93.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 52168 | 2.27 | 38.3 | 3.0% | 33.1% | 5.6% | 1939 | $740 | 29.1% | 96.6% | 1.5% |
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 52172. 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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