ZIP Code 50056, IA
Living in 50056
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute66
Public Transit3
Affordability73
Public Safety94
Airports27
Hospitals80
Colleges68
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Schools97
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Residents
1.5kPopulation+29 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$5.6k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$614Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas23%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 50056
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in 50056
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 50056
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado21
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 50056, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 50056, IA
Ames Christian School
17 miles, W
St Francis Catholic School
19 miles, E
Marshalltown Christian School
20 miles, E
Newton Christian School
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 50056, IA
Iowa State University
18 miles, W
Grand View University
31 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
34 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 50056, IA
Story County Hospital
7 miles, W
Mary Greeley Medical Center
16 miles, W
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
20 miles, E
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 50056, IA
Des Moines International Airport
38 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
59 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
82 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
135 miles, E