50659 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 50659, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

50659 is a zip code in Chickasaw County, Iowa, which covers Chickasaw, Dayton, Deerfield, Dresden, Jacksonville, New Hampton, Richland, and Washington, with a total population of 5,951 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 50659 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 50659.

The estimated population of people living in 50659 is 5,951, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 50659 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,951
+0.37%
+12.07%
2020
5,929
+4.57%
-
2019
5,670
+6.34%
-
2018
5,332
+0.41%
-
2017
5,310
 - -

Population of 50659 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 50659 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
93.8%
95.5%
 -1.78%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
5.3%
3.3%
 +60.61%
Asian
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 50659 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 50659 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 50659 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 50659 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 -0.24% 42.9 +10.28% 41.4 -4.17%
2020 41.8 -0.48% 38.9 -6.71% 43.2 0%
2019 42 -4.11% 41.7 +10.9% 43.2 -7.1%
2018 43.8 -2.45% 37.6 -8.74% 46.5 -2.92%
2017 44.9 - 41.2 - 47.9 -

The median age of the 50659 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 50659 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 9 375 +30.81% 273 +71.29% 499 497
10 to 19 343 +14.5% 304 +29.32% 394 398
20 to 29 316 -10.88% 278 -17.58% 266 226
30 to 39 296 +7.04% 286 +12.28% 301 315
40 to 49 231 +43.54% 248 +37.92% 324 355
50 to 59 471 -22.21% 441 -19.04% 373 358
60 to 69 338 +61.25% 383 +0.49% 590 384
70+ 319 -11.92% 408 -3.99% 281 390

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 50659 zip code is $69,676.00.

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 50659.

  • Under 25
    $34,474.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,052.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,044.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 50659 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 50659, 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 50659 is currently $85,708.00.

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.

5.54% of households in 50659 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 50659 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 50659 is $33,370.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 50659 by the total population of 50659.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 50659 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 50659 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
    5.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 50659 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 50659 zip over the age of 16 is 4,558.

Of those people, a total of 73.10% 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 50659 is 71.50%.

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 50659 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 395 72.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 244 91.40% 18.40%
25 to 29 years 248 74.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 303 99.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 637 92.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 763 92.80% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 323 86.40% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 651 79.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 567 39.20% 3.20%
75 years and over 427 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 50659. 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 4,453 73.60% 2.20%
Black or African American 34 97.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 42 50.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 17 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 162 76.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,350 72.90% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 50659 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 50659 is 3,259, with median earnings of $38,917.00.

Women in 50659 are earning approximately 75.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,259 $38,917.00
Male 1,727 $43,826.00
Female 1,532 $33,151.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 50659 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 368 $50,556.00
Business and Financial 105 $135,649.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $74,242.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $43,000.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 124 $42,969.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $16,806.00
Healthcare Practitioners 310 $49,868.00
Healthcare Support 143 $33,346.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $54,261.00
Food Preparation and Serving 122 $4,821.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 139 $52,567.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $16,406.00
Sales 285 $24,844.00
Office and Administrative Support 301 $38,641.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $29,000.00
Construction and Extraction 151 $50,368.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 90 $48,077.00
Production 418 $33,661.00
Transportation and Material Moving 168 $35,795.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 50659 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 50659.

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 293 $53,750.00 75 $48,984.00
Business and Financial 39 $58,625.00 66 $135,913.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $74,242.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 9 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $0.00 112 $39,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 51 $16,806.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $0.00 278 $47,763.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 129 $33,860.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $10,655.00 83 $3,839.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 111 $53,192.00 28 $23,929.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 23 $16,406.00
Sales 154 $41,346.00 131 $23,221.00
Office and Administrative Support 37 $56,484.00 264 $34,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $29,000.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 144 $44,951.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 90 $48,077.00 0 $0.00
Production 278 $38,824.00 140 $25,805.00
Transportation and Material Moving 168 $35,795.00 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 2,347 households in 50659, with an average household size of 2.47 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 1,576 families living in the 50659 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 50659:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,350 125 101 771
Average Household Size 3.15 2.9 3.14 1.13
Total Families 1,350 125 101 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.05 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 1,576 families living in 50659, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 50659:

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 2,546 housing units in 50659.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,347 92.18%
Vacant 199 7.82%

14.26% of the total 2,546 housing units in 50659 are rental units. This is approximately 363 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,909 are occupied by the owner - or 74.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 50659 is $658.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 50659 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
    75
  • Less than $500
    120
  • $500 to $999
    231
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 50659 is $145,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 50659 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    519
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    351
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    332
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    343
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    95
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    149
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 50659. The chart below shows the number of properties in 50659 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    737
  • 1940 to 1949
    83
  • 1950 to 1959
    267
  • 1960 to 1969
    320
  • 1970 to 1979
    447
  • 1980 to 1989
    142
  • 1990 to 1999
    368
  • 2000 to 2009
    93
  • 2010 to 2013
    89
  • 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 50659 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    84
  • 1 vehicle available
    660
  • 2 vehicles available
    865
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    738

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 50659 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 50659 that commute to work in a particular way.

17 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 50659.

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
    454
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    941
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    588
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    222
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    118
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    103
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    101
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    64
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    175
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    150
  • 90 or more minutes
    52

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 50659 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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