ZIP Code 50156, IA

Living in 50156

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 38
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 71
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Schools 98
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Residents

4.8k Population +518 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$160k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$559 Median Monthly Rent +$6 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas28%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in 50156

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Boone County38

Property Crime in 50156

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Boone County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 6
Feb 24 1 6
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 71 5 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 50156

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding47
Tornado24
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 50156, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 50156, IA

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Woodward Academy
6 miles, W
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Ames Christian School
12 miles, NE
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Sacred Heart School
12 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 50156, IA

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Iowa State University
12 miles, NE
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Grand View University
22 miles, SE
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Drake University
22 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 50156, IA

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Boone County Hospital
12 miles, N
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Story County Hospital
20 miles, E

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 50156, IA

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Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W