ZIP Code 50540, IA
Living in 50540
Bikeability
11
Walkability
42
Commute
81
Public Transit
13
Affordability
96
Public Safety
91
Airports
30
Hospitals
81
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.1k
Population
+83 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian4%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$74k
Median Household Income
+$28k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K31%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector56%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office14%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked3%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$80k
Median Home Value
+$15k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$396
Median Monthly Rent
+$117 (2010–19)
71%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached92%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas38%
Utility gas37%
Crime
Violent Crime in 50540
United States45
Iowa35
Pocahontas County17
Property Crime in 50540
United States48
Iowa43
Pocahontas County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 50540
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado25
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 50540, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 50540, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
12 miles, NE
Harvest Baptist School
34 miles, E
St Edmond Catholic School
35 miles, E
Community Christian School
35 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 50540, IA
Buena Vista University
19 miles, W
Northwestern College
68 miles, NW
Iowa State University
73 miles, SE
Dordt University
75 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 50540, IA
Pocahontas Community Hospital
13 miles, NE
Loring Hospital
14 miles, SW
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
20 miles, W
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 50540, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
80 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
95 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
105 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
118 miles, NW