50006 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 50006, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

50006 is a zip code in Franklin County and Hardin County, Iowa, which covers Lee, Oakland, Alden, Buckeye, Ellis, Hardin, and Sherman, with a total population of 1,642 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 50006 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 50006.

The estimated population of people living in 50006 is 1,642, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 50006 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,642
+2.88%
+1.30%
2020
1,596
 -6.94% -
2019
1,715
+3.88%
-
2018
1,651
+1.85%
-
2017
1,621
 - -

Population of 50006 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 50006 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.3%
94.3%
 -4.24%
Black/African American
1.9%
2.3%
 -17.39%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.3%
3.4%
 +114.71%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 50006 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 50006 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 50006 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 50006 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 +3.14% 44.3 +0.91% 40.5 +1.5%
2020 41.4 -0.48% 43.9 +4.77% 39.9 -2.21%
2019 41.6 -3.48% 41.9 -2.1% 40.8 -6.64%
2018 43.1 +5.12% 42.8 +5.68% 43.7 +1.63%
2017 41 - 40.5 - 43 -

The median age of the 50006 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 50006 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 132 -20.49% 73 +10.48% 103 75
10 to 19 94 1.68% 127 +9.37% 90 135
20 to 29 105 -18.22% 69 -11.98% 86 53
30 to 39 67 +33.29% 86 +35.03% 88 117
40 to 49 131 +25.14% 125 -42.54% 165 76
50 to 59 120 4.65% 101 +47.84% 115 147
60 to 69 90 +46.57% 101 -6.45% 139 94
70+ 82 -19.93% 118 -22.02% 65 94

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 50006 zip code is $62,500.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 50006.

  • Under 25
    $43,958.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,944.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 50006 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 50006, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 50006 is currently $73,335.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.71% of households in 50006 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 50006 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 50006 is $31,341.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 50006 by the total population of 50006.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 50006 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 50006 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 50006 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 50006 zip over the age of 16 is 1,282.

Of those people, a total of 71.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 50006 is 68.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 50006 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 43 44.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 30 90.00% 3.70%
25 to 29 years 109 87.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 77 94.80% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 245 93.10% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 217 78.80% 10.50%
55 to 59 years 169 76.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 135 77.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 145 40.00% 12.10%
75 years and over 112 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 50006. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,193 70.70% 3.00%
Black or African American 28 85.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 55.60% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 43 88.40% 28.90%
Hispanic or Latino 65 84.60% 32.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,181 70.60% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 50006 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 50006 is 877, with median earnings of $43,581.00.

Women in 50006 are earning approximately 67.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 877 $43,581.00
Male 469 $51,920.00
Female 408 $35,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 50006 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 131 $62,946.00
Business and Financial 12 $183,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $53,125.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $55,972.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $49,583.00
Healthcare Support 16 $11,389.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $12,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $24,318.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $19,844.00
Sales 59 $30,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 95 $41,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $34,750.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $53,229.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $44,688.00
Production 65 $45,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 56 $21,607.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 50006 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 50006.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 92 $67,083.00 39 $50,114.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00 4 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 1 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 4 $0.00 21 $55,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 62 $49,583.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 16 $11,389.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 37 $12,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $44,000.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 35 $19,297.00
Sales 31 $50,096.00 28 $6,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 18 $0.00 77 $35,179.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $32,500.00 36 $36,607.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $53,229.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 15 $44,844.00 1 $0.00
Production 53 $46,563.00 12 $17,143.00
Transportation and Material Moving 56 $21,607.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 674 households in 50006, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 422 families living in the 50006 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 50006:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 365 14 43 252
Average Household Size 3.05 4.36 4.07 1.16
Total Families 365 14 43 0
Average Household Size 3.05 3.43 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 422 families living in 50006, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 50006:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 722 housing units in 50006.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 674 93.35%
Vacant 48 6.65%

26.73% of the total 722 housing units in 50006 are rental units. This is approximately 193 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 443 are occupied by the owner - or 61.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 50006 is $532.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 50006 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    38
  • Less than $500
    71
  • $500 to $999
    122
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 50006 is $108,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 50006 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    56
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    127
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    125
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    37
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    81
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 50006. The chart below shows the number of properties in 50006 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    273
  • 1940 to 1949
    42
  • 1950 to 1959
    62
  • 1960 to 1969
    130
  • 1970 to 1979
    155
  • 1980 to 1989
    31
  • 1990 to 1999
    21
  • 2000 to 2009
    7
  • 2010 to 2013
    1
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 50006 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    12
  • 1 vehicle available
    160
  • 2 vehicles available
    247
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    255

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 50006 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 50006 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 50006.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    73
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    83
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    101
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    208
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    87
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    24
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    75
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    32
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    28
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    11
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 50006 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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