50014 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 50014, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

50014 is a zip code in Boone County and Story County, Iowa, which covers Colfax, Harrison, Jackson, Franklin, Lafayette, and Washington, with a total population of 30,801 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 50014 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 50014.

The estimated population of people living in 50014 is 30,801, with a median age of 23.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 50014 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,801
 -1.42% +2.25%
2020
31,246
+5.18%
-
2019
29,706
 -1.74% -
2018
30,231
+0.36%
-
2017
30,123
 - -

Population of 50014 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 50014 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
76.5%
82.4%
 -7.16%
Black/African American
3.3%
2.1%
 +57.14%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
3%
2.9%
 +3.45%
Asian
11.8%
8.5%
 +38.82%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.2%
3.9%
 +33.33%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 50014 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 50014 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 50014 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 50014 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 23.1 0% 23.1 -0.86% 23.2 +1.31%
2020 23.1 +0.87% 23.3 +1.3% 22.9 0%
2019 22.9 0% 23 +0.44% 22.9 +0.44%
2018 22.9 +0.44% 22.9 0% 22.8 +0.88%
2017 22.8 - 22.9 - 22.6 -

The median age of the 50014 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 50014 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 9 892 +24.61% 754 +36.84% 1,110 1,029
10 to 19 2,201 -29.49% 1,921 -0.27% 1,558 1,894
20 to 29 8,217 +7.68% 6,430 -14.96% 8,818 5,514
30 to 39 1,515 +13.6% 1,093 +10.08% 1,729 1,190
40 to 49 927 +7.38% 1,032 +21.94% 989 1,260
50 to 59 1,225 -25.79% 1,132 -12.13% 937 985
60 to 69 914 +18.62% 633 +22.51% 1,064 759
70+ 441 +71.43% 796 +40.11% 808 1,157

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 50014 zip code is $51,484.00.

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 50014.

  • Under 25
    $26,488.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,097.00
  • 45 to 64
    $122,048.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,379.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 50014 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 50014, 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 50014 is currently $78,649.00.

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.

6.37% of households in 50014 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 50014 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.81%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 50014 is $33,021.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 50014 by the total population of 50014.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 50014 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 50014 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
    26.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    54.89%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 50014 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 50014 zip over the age of 16 is 27,367.

Of those people, a total of 66.40% 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 50014 is 60.70%.

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 50014 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,157 46.50% 13.30%
20 to 24 years 11,742 65.90% 12.20%
25 to 29 years 2,590 85.80% 9.30%
30 to 34 years 1,308 90.70% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 2,836 84.20% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 1,666 81.80% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,280 83.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 818 80.20% 9.90%
65 to 74 years 1,718 28.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,252 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 50014. 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 21,554 65.50% 7.20%
Black or African American 759 80.40% 14.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 88.50% 40.70%
Asian 3,297 62.20% 6.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 468 92.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,228 73.80% 26.60%
Hispanic or Latino 820 88.50% 2.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,258 65.30% 7.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 50014 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 50014 is 16,611, with median earnings of $27,586.00.

Women in 50014 are earning approximately 80.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,611 $27,586.00
Male 9,099 $29,885.00
Female 7,512 $24,091.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 50014 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 1,508 $73,983.00
Business and Financial 677 $59,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 814 $43,421.00
Architecture and Engineering 624 $50,536.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 836 $42,321.00
Community and Social Service 82 $56,429.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 2,562 $30,482.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 297 $28,036.00
Healthcare Practitioners 832 $75,281.00
Healthcare Support 610 $35,102.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 109 $4,475.00
Law Enforcement 67 $15,509.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,100 $11,240.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 556 $11,200.00
Personal Care and Service 563 $18,408.00
Sales 1,463 $21,645.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,364 $16,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 372 $14,223.00
Construction and Extraction 373 $48,997.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 414 $30,744.00
Production 480 $26,207.00
Transportation and Material Moving 508 $13,844.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 50014 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 50014.

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 863 $85,239.00 645 $67,396.00
Business and Financial 287 $63,497.00 390 $45,765.00
Computer and Mathematical 786 $44,211.00 28 $2,499.00
Architecture and Engineering 582 $51,518.00 42 $8,690.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 463 $39,010.00 373 $47,757.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00 63 $72,539.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 1,455 $29,335.00 1,107 $32,740.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 123 $43,081.00 174 $13,429.00
Healthcare Practitioners 204 $79,095.00 628 $61,643.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 600 $35,056.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $4,107.00 37 $53,073.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 53 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 456 $10,993.00 644 $11,600.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 449 $12,443.00 107 $7,025.00
Personal Care and Service 92 $8,810.00 471 $18,636.00
Sales 656 $43,264.00 807 $15,164.00
Office and Administrative Support 566 $8,534.00 798 $21,570.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 237 $17,188.00 135 $12,772.00
Construction and Extraction 373 $48,997.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 335 $31,503.00 79 $0.00
Production 260 $28,214.00 220 $14,958.00
Transportation and Material Moving 480 $14,032.00 28 $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 12,611 households in 50014, with an average household size of 2.3 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 4,615 families living in the 50014 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 50014:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,982 218 415 7,996
Average Household Size 3.06 3.06 2.5 1.88
Total Families 3,982 218 415 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.14 2.42 0

Poverty

Of the 4,615 families living in 50014, 2.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 50014:

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 14,191 housing units in 50014.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,611 88.87%
Vacant 1,580 11.13%

54.82% of the total 14,191 housing units in 50014 are rental units. This is approximately 7,779 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,675 are occupied by the owner - or 32.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 50014 is $1,033.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 50014 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
    157
  • Less than $500
    163
  • $500 to $999
    3,465
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,065
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    597
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    337
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    140
  • $3,000 or more
    12

Property Value

The median value of a property in 50014 is $248,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 50014 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    68
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    35
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    217
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    662
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,157
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,154
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    382
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 50014. The chart below shows the number of properties in 50014 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    775
  • 1940 to 1949
    404
  • 1950 to 1959
    501
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,013
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,243
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,294
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,153
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,966
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,802
  • 2014 or later
    40

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 50014 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    974
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,505
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,226
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,906

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 50014 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 50014 that commute to work in a particular way.

18 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 50014.

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
    386
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,573
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,262
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,150
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,201
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    298
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    642
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    245
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    725
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    762
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    227
  • 90 or more minutes
    126

Summary

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