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Population and households in ZIP 52544
Household size in ZIP 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 52544 are small: just 2.31 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. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 52544 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest 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 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 52544 (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Iowa. The single-parent share is up 2.5 points from 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 52544
Renters in ZIP 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 52544 than nationally: 37.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 45.2% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 52544: 14.6% 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 is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 52544 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, 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 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 52544 has older homes than at least four in five Iowa ZIP codes.
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 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $523 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $575 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $616 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $803 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$280 | +$351 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 52544 runs $803 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $280 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
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 52544
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 52544: 19.9% 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 edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 52544 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 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 52544 have finished high school as nationally: 89.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Iowa overall (93.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, 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 52544
| Period | ZIP 52544 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 52544 has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 52544 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 52544 | 2.31 | 43.3 | 10.4% | 37.9% | 14.6% | 1958 | $803 | 19.9% | 89.1% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 52574 | 2.25 | 42.7 | 8.7% | 16.7% | 24.3% | 1951 | $668 | 17.8% | 87.9% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 52555 | 2.28 | 51.3 | 12.0% | 17.7% | 18.8% | 1971 | $928 | 21.9% | 80.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 52549 | 2.72 | 41.6 | 14.5% | 20.3% | 17.0% | 1960 | $1,005 | 19.6% | 81.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 52593 | 2.41 | 47.9 | 5.6% | 20.1% | 19.0% | 1976 | $721 | 26.7% | 94.9% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 52581 | 2.49 | 41.9 | 10.5% | 15.3% | 24.1% | 1958 | $803 | 18.8% | 87.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 52571 | 2.51 | 41.1 | 7.9% | 15.6% | 21.1% | 1976 | $741 | 18.6% | 93.8% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 52572 | 2.47 | 46.2 | 6.4% | 18.5% | 20.0% | 1976 | $766 | 24.3% | 88.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 52594 | 2.56 | 42.3 | 6.1% | 18.0% | 20.2% | 1976 | $761 | 21.7% | 86.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 52590 | 2.67 | 36.4 | 7.4% | 18.6% | 13.9% | 1962 | $660 | 14.9% | 83.6% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 52583 | 2.78 | 37.9 | 5.8% | 12.0% | 14.9% | 1977 | $1,104 | 14.0% | 93.6% | 1.6% |
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 52544. 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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