ZIP Code 50243, IA
Living in 50243
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute67
Public Transit1
Affordability75
Public Safety92
Airports37
Hospitals78
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
234Population+27 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate42%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value+$2.6k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$838Median Monthly Rent+$371 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas5%
Utility gas86%
Crime
Violent Crime in 50243
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in 50243
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 50243
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding52
Tornado24
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 50243, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 50243, IA
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
9 miles, S
Ames Christian School
10 miles, N
Ankeny Christian Academy
10 miles, S
Woodward Academy
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 50243, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 50243, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
12 miles, N
Boone County Hospital
16 miles, NW
Story County Hospital
16 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
18 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 50243, IA
Des Moines International Airport
23 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
81 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
120 miles, W