ZIP Code 50240, IA
Living in 50240
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute33
Public Transit2
Affordability53
Public Safety81
Airports53
Hospitals75
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation+73 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate41%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office13%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$204kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$592Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas41%
Utility gas30%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 50240
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Madison County14
Property Crime in 50240
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Madison County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 50240
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado25
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 50240, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 50240, IA
Victory Christian Academy
13 miles, E
Norwalk Christian Academy
13 miles, NE
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
14 miles, NE
Des Moines Adventist School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 50240, IA
Simpson College
13 miles, E
Drake University
22 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
22 miles, NE
Grand View University
24 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 50240, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
12 miles, W
Clarke County Hospital
19 miles, S
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 50240, IA
Des Moines International Airport
18 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
109 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
113 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
115 miles, E