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Population and households in ZIP 52585
Household size in ZIP 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.37 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 52585 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Iowa overall, where it has 2.43 people. Household size has climbed from 2.19 in 2006–10, 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 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.1 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
At 38.9, the median age in ZIP 52585 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's.
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 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 52585 (13.2%), a bit above 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 52585
Renters in ZIP 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 52585 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as 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 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 52585 is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%.
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 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 52585 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $509 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $758 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $772 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $764 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$254 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 52585 costs $764 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 52585
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 52585 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.6%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 52585: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 52585
| Period | ZIP 52585 | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 52585 runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Iowa as a whole looks much the same. 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 52585 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 52585 | 2.55 | 38.9 | 13.2% | 16.9% | 10.2% | 1952 | $764 | 19.6% | 95.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 52576 | 2.57 | 38.3 | 13.9% | 19.0% | 9.9% | 1954 | $775 | 17.2% | 96.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 52580 | 2.64 | 43.6 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 1940 | $741 | 25.0% | 87.7% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 52540 | 2.36 | 49.5 | 9.9% | 21.7% | 7.7% | 1956 | $705 | 18.5% | 89.4% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 52557 | 2.01 | 37.3 | 5.2% | 50.6% | 10.7% | 1965 | $798 | 55.9% | 94.2% | 17.2% |
| ZIP 52556 | 2.07 | 44.9 | 6.4% | 34.3% | 11.0% | 1964 | $888 | 46.8% | 96.5% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 52562 | 1.98 | 58.6 | 4.1% | 7.9% | 17.8% | 1971 | $488 | 26.0% | 95.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 52533 | 2.19 | 50.1 | 8.4% | 26.1% | 8.9% | 1970 | $955 | 27.0% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 52563 | 2.71 | 45.7 | 8.4% | 16.6% | 8.3% | 1958 | $701 | 18.1% | 92.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 52353 | 2.43 | 41.7 | 11.1% | 32.6% | 9.0% | 1956 | $960 | 23.3% | 94.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 52654 | 2.83 | 42.0 | 7.2% | 18.4% | 12.4% | 1966 | $881 | 19.5% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
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 52585. 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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