ZIP Code 50055, IA
Living in 50055
Bikeability
10
Walkability
38
Commute
20
Public Transit
12
Affordability
69
Public Safety
92
Airports
29
Hospitals
79
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
95
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
944
Population
+77 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
78%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate37%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$149k
Median Home Value
+$48k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$604
Median Monthly Rent
+$116 (2010–19)
71%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas43%
Utility gas35%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 50055
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in 50055
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 50055
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado26
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 50055, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 50055, IA
Newton Christian School
18 miles, SE
Ames Christian School
19 miles, NW
Ankeny Christian Academy
20 miles, SW
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
21 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 50055, IA
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
20 miles, SW
Iowa State University
21 miles, NW
Grand View University
24 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 50055, IA
Story County Hospital
11 miles, NW
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
18 miles, SE
Mary Greeley Medical Center
19 miles, NW
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 50055, IA
Des Moines International Airport
30 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
66 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
82 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
137 miles, E