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Population and households in ZIP 52534
Household size in ZIP 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.70 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 52534 holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.08, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −7.5 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 52534 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.2% of households in ZIP 52534, 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 52534
Renters in ZIP 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 52534 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well 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 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 52534: just 1.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market.
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 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 52534 was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Iowa overall, where the median home dates to 1971.
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 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $533 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $585 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $752 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $833 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$300 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 52534 costs $833 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 42.5% 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 52534
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 52534: 20.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 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 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 52534 have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 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 52534
| Period | ZIP 52534 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 52534 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Iowa. 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 52534 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 52534 | 2.78 | 45.5 | 5.2% | 20.2% | 1.2% | 1977 | $833 | 20.5% | 92.3% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 52577 | 2.44 | 39.0 | 11.4% | 34.2% | 9.6% | 1965 | $850 | 25.2% | 93.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 52595 | 2.48 | 36.4 | 6.3% | 39.4% | 6.1% | 1957 | $901 | 44.1% | 93.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 50143 | 2.64 | 41.4 | 4.2% | 12.3% | 10.0% | 1960 | $802 | 34.3% | 97.6% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 52553 | 2.54 | 40.1 | 8.6% | 19.0% | 5.1% | 1973 | $663 | 19.6% | 95.9% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 52543 | 2.54 | 43.2 | 10.6% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 1964 | $721 | 18.9% | 92.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 50256 | 2.41 | 41.8 | 3.5% | 7.3% | 10.4% | 1973 | $777 | 19.3% | 93.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 52586 | 2.48 | 44.2 | 14.4% | 21.3% | 6.7% | 1957 | $833 | 23.6% | 90.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 50044 | 2.46 | 42.4 | 10.0% | 13.5% | 7.6% | 1975 | $624 | 9.8% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 52566 | 2.65 | 43.0 | 4.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 1966 | $988 | 17.9% | 94.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 52561 | 2.98 | 31.0 | 10.0% | 28.6% | 12.0% | 1972 | $778 | 12.8% | 95.4% | 4.5% |
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 52534. 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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