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Population and households in ZIP 52531
Household size in ZIP 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 52531 are small: just 2.38 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 crept up from 2.33, even as the national average fell.
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 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 52531 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.9, against 40.1 nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 52531 (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Iowa. The single-parent share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 52531
Renters in ZIP 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 52531 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 52531: 13.6% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has risen 1.8 points since 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 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 52531 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, 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 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $518 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $605 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $580 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $832 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$314 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 52531 costs $832 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $314 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 52531
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 52531: 23.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 52531: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 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 52531
| Period | ZIP 52531 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 52531 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 52531 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 52531 | 2.38 | 41.9 | 9.9% | 20.5% | 13.6% | 1968 | $832 | 23.8% | 95.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 50150 | 2.37 | 43.9 | 5.5% | 15.2% | 1.4% | 1962 | $749 | 15.0% | 96.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 52536 | 2.56 | 40.8 | 5.2% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 1969 | $874 | 10.6% | 94.5% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 52553 | 2.54 | 40.1 | 8.6% | 19.0% | 5.1% | 1973 | $663 | 19.6% | 95.9% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 50116 | 2.42 | 42.6 | 10.9% | 12.6% | 8.3% | 1974 | $656 | 9.2% | 95.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 52569 | 2.20 | 51.5 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 32.6% | 1972 | $824 | 25.3% | 95.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 52548 | 2.65 | 43.0 | 4.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 1966 | $988 | 17.9% | 94.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 52566 | 2.65 | 43.0 | 4.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 1966 | $988 | 17.9% | 94.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 52543 | 2.54 | 43.2 | 10.6% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 1964 | $721 | 18.9% | 92.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 52501 | 2.51 | 39.7 | 18.7% | 34.2% | 10.6% | 1956 | $978 | 19.0% | 86.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 50238 | 2.21 | 50.3 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 1955 | $862 | 11.8% | 87.9% | 2.7% |
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 52531. 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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