ZIP Code 50156, IA
Living in 50156
Bikeability
12
Walkability
38
Commute
66
Public Transit
15
Affordability
68
Public Safety
76
Airports
38
Hospitals
79
Colleges
71
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 50156, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 50156, IA
Woodward Academy
6 miles, W
Ames Christian School
12 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
12 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 50156, IA
Iowa State University
12 miles, NE
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
14 miles, SE
Grand View University
22 miles, SE
Drake University
22 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 50156, IA
Boone County Hospital
12 miles, N
Mary Greeley Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Dallas County Hospital
16 miles, W
Story County Hospital
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 50156, IA
Des Moines International Airport
26 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
85 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
108 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W