ZIP Code 50278, IA
Living in 50278
Bikeability
17
Walkability
54
Commute
57
Public Transit
19
Affordability
86
Public Safety
87
Airports
21
Hospitals
80
Colleges
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
771
Population
-189 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+11% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$3.4k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
-11% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector56%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked5%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$119k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$471
Median Monthly Rent
+$118 (2010–19)
72%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas31%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 50278
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in 50278
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 50278
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado25
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 50278, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 50278, IA
Ames Christian School
19 miles, SW
St Francis Catholic School
21 miles, E
Marshalltown Christian School
22 miles, E
Timothy Christian School
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 50278, IA
Iowa State University
19 miles, SW
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
32 miles, SW
Grand View University
39 miles, SW
Grinnell College
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 50278, IA
Story County Hospital
11 miles, SW
Mary Greeley Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
21 miles, E
Hansen Family Hospital
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 50278, IA
Des Moines International Airport
46 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
54 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
83 miles, E
Rochester International Airport
129 miles, N