ZIP Code 50248, IA
Living in 50248
Bikeability
45
Walkability
60
Commute
84
Public Transit
33
Affordability
77
Public Safety
94
Airports
32
Hospitals
83
Colleges
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.4k
Population
-119 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
35%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate25%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$82k
Median Household Income
+$26k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector62%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office18%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$165k
Median Home Value
+$28k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$642
Median Monthly Rent
+$137 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Utility gas66%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 50248
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in 50248
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 22 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 50248
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado19
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 50248, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 50248, IA
Ames Christian School
13 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
16 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
16 miles, SW
St Thomas Aquinas School
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 50248, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 50248, IA
Mary Greeley Medical Center
11 miles, S
Story County Hospital
16 miles, SE
Boone County Hospital
16 miles, SW
Van Diest Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 50248, IA
Des Moines International Airport
45 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
67 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
100 miles, E
Rochester International Airport
131 miles, NE