ZIP Code 50156, IA
Living in 50156
Bikeability12
Walkability38
Commute66
Public Transit15
Affordability68
Public Safety76
Airports38
Hospitals79
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation+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
$73kMedian 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
$160kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$559Median 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
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
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