ZIP Code 50226, IA

Living in 50226

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 71
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Schools 99
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Residents

6.6k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
47% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
85% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years34%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate17%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household85%
Householder living alone9%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$113k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
100% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office21%
Service5%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$290k Median Home Value +$83k (2010–19)
67% Built 2000 or Later
$956 Median Monthly Rent +$268 (2010–19)
83% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later15%
Built 2010 to 201318%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K5%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
LP gas7%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 50226

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in 50226

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 7
Feb 25 1 6
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 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 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 50226

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding48
Tornado21
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 50226, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 50226, IA

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St Pius X School
12 miles, S
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Holy Trinity
12 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 50226, IA

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Grand View University
13 miles, SE
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Drake University
14 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 50226, IA

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 50226, IA

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Eppley Airfield
118 miles, W