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Population and households in ZIP 52246
Household size in ZIP 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 52246 is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.20 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.8 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.0 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 52246 is young: half of its residents are under 30.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 29.4, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five are younger.
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 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 52246: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 52246 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 52246
Renters in ZIP 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.0% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 52246: 54.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than four in ten owners (45.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only three of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 52246 is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.1 points, 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 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 52246 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast 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 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $697 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $804 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $933 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,180 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$483 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 52246 pays $1,180 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Iowa overall ($1,020). Rents are up $483 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.4% 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 52246
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.5% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 52246: 66.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 2.7 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Iowa ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
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 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 52246: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.5 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 52246
| Period | ZIP 52246 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 52246 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Iowa as a whole (3.7%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 52246 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 52246 | 2.38 | 30.0 | 6.0% | 54.1% | 9.5% | 1988 | $1,180 | 66.9% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 52242 | 2.25 | 19.6 | 2.2% | 52.6% | 15.0% | 1973 | $1,331 | 79.8% | 97.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 52240 | 2.36 | 33.9 | 6.4% | 46.9% | 10.7% | 1985 | $1,154 | 48.8% | 94.4% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 52245 | 2.25 | 33.9 | 6.5% | 45.2% | 7.5% | 1978 | $1,319 | 65.5% | 97.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 52241 | 2.29 | 35.9 | 6.4% | 45.2% | 6.1% | 1994 | $1,149 | 56.1% | 95.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 52340 | 2.39 | 32.6 | 7.1% | 17.3% | 0.6% | 2011 | $1,199 | 59.8% | 100.0% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 52235 | 2.13 | 36.9 | 9.1% | 42.7% | 4.6% | 1969 | $1,154 | 27.0% | 96.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 52317 | 2.61 | 34.6 | 8.5% | 31.4% | 6.0% | 2003 | $1,252 | 54.7% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 52322 | 2.65 | 33.2 | 12.8% | 19.9% | 3.2% | 1979 | $1,204 | 35.1% | 98.7% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 52358 | 2.41 | 43.2 | 9.8% | 16.6% | 8.2% | 1983 | $1,030 | 31.9% | 96.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 52247 | 2.68 | 38.4 | 6.5% | 26.5% | 5.6% | 1977 | $912 | 31.7% | 86.9% | 1.2% |
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 52246. 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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