ZIP Code 50261, IA
Living in 50261
Bikeability
11
Walkability
28
Commute
64
Public Transit
16
Affordability
46
Public Safety
83
Airports
44
Hospitals
78
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.6k
Population
+226 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
32%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
83%
Family Households
+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$109k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
25 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K22%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$213k
Median Home Value
+$43k (2010–19)
31%
Built 2000 or Later
$721
Median Monthly Rent
+$139 (2010–19)
79%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity23%
LP gas26%
Utility gas40%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 50261
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Madison County14
Property Crime in 50261
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Madison County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 50261
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado23
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 50261, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 50261, IA
Montessori Children's House
12 miles, NE
Iowa Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
Norwalk Christian Academy
12 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 50261, IA
Drake University
16 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
17 miles, NE
Grand View University
19 miles, NE
Simpson College
20 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 50261, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
17 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 50261, IA
Des Moines International Airport
14 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
103 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
108 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
117 miles, E