50170 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 50170, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

50170 is a zip code in Jasper County and Marion County, Iowa, which covers Des Moines, Elk Creek, Fairview, Mound Prairie, Palo Alto, Red Rock, and Summit, with a total population of 3,159 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 50170 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 50170.

The estimated population of people living in 50170 is 3,159, with a median age of 37.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 50170 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,159
+3.74%
+16.27%
2020
3,045
+5.91%
-
2019
2,875
+2.57%
-
2018
2,803
+3.17%
-
2017
2,717
 - -

Population of 50170 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 50170 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
98.6%
97.9%
 +0.72%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
1.4%
 -57.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 50170 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 50170 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 50170 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 50170 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37 -4.15% 35.6 +0.85% 39.2 -4.85%
2020 38.6 +4.61% 35.3 -0.56% 41.2 +5.91%
2019 36.9 -4.65% 35.5 -3.01% 38.9 -1.02%
2018 38.7 -6.52% 36.6 -10.73% 39.3 -5.76%
2017 41.4 - 41 - 41.7 -

The median age of the 50170 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 50170 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 9 178 +61.57% 203 -30.69% 305 139
10 to 19 107 +17.59% 147 +21.61% 125 173
20 to 29 185 +34.45% 160 +73.44% 257 312
30 to 39 180 -4.55% 156 +21.23% 171 187
40 to 49 156 +16.12% 184 +6.19% 181 188
50 to 59 195 +35.32% 174 +23.9% 269 216
60 to 69 218 -3.2% 148 +28.81% 208 186
70+ 127 -13.98% 199 -37.44% 109 133

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 50170 zip code is $76,488.00.

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 50170.

  • Under 25
    $51,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $93,462.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,469.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,986.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 50170 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 50170, 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 50170 is currently $79,657.00.

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.

0.40% of households in 50170 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 50170 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    31.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 50170 is $31,824.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 50170 by the total population of 50170.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 50170 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 50170 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
    3.28%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.75%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 50170 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 50170 zip over the age of 16 is 2,495.

Of those people, a total of 74.40% 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 50170 is 68.90%.

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 50170 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 78 37.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 210 85.70% 9.40%
25 to 29 years 359 91.60% 19.50%
30 to 34 years 209 91.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 329 93.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 478 86.20% 13.30%
55 to 59 years 196 92.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 193 75.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 291 24.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 152 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 50170. 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 2,463 74.30% 7.40%
Black or African American 5 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 10 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 16 56.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,463 74.30% 7.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 50170 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 50170 is 1,720, with median earnings of $44,901.00.

Women in 50170 are earning approximately 61.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,720 $44,901.00
Male 1,021 $54,832.00
Female 699 $33,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 50170 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 124 $63,056.00
Business and Financial 19 $80,208.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $57,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $75,417.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 53 $33,717.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 98 $29,565.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $26,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $48,750.00
Healthcare Support 57 $10,156.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $57,448.00
Food Preparation and Serving 84 $7,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $38,333.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $25,833.00
Sales 105 $25,774.00
Office and Administrative Support 206 $36,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 165 $60,596.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $38,824.00
Production 254 $28,056.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $83,036.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 50170 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 50170.

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 77 $62,411.00 47 $63,194.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00 13 $55,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $55,833.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $75,417.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 53 $33,717.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $0.00 92 $29,457.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $57,917.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00 55 $49,792.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 57 $10,156.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $56,510.00 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $5,795.00 57 $18,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $63,235.00 14 $20,500.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 10 $25,833.00
Sales 29 $67,813.00 76 $23,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 33 $51,607.00 173 $35,804.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 165 $60,596.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $38,824.00 0 $0.00
Production 217 $27,254.00 37 $46,771.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $84,821.00 10 $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 1,241 households in 50170, with an average household size of 2.55 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 817 families living in the 50170 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 50170:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 662 70 85 424
Average Household Size 3.36 3.39 2.39 1.17
Total Families 662 70 85 0
Average Household Size 3.34 2.76 2.21 0

Poverty

Of the 817 families living in 50170, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 50170:

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 1,292 housing units in 50170.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,241 96.05%
Vacant 51 3.95%

16.02% of the total 1,292 housing units in 50170 are rental units. This is approximately 207 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,026 are occupied by the owner - or 79.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 50170 is $731.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 50170 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
    8
  • Less than $500
    43
  • $500 to $999
    108
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    56
  • $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 50170 is $151,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 50170 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    34
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    174
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    297
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    233
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    197
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    76
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 50170. The chart below shows the number of properties in 50170 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    416
  • 1940 to 1949
    128
  • 1950 to 1959
    159
  • 1960 to 1969
    91
  • 1970 to 1979
    152
  • 1980 to 1989
    75
  • 1990 to 1999
    91
  • 2000 to 2009
    108
  • 2010 to 2013
    58
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 50170 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    15
  • 1 vehicle available
    251
  • 2 vehicles available
    456
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    519

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 50170 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 50170 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 50170.

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
    140
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    210
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    58
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    121
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    241
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    106
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    164
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    124
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    108
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    154
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    92
  • 90 or more minutes
    28

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 50170 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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