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Zip Code 50628 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    1,538
  • Density
    14 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $70,900
  • Med. Rent
    $335

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 50628 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#1,099 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 5.07%
#2,707 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Ride Bicycles To Work 0.88%
#2,781 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Males 52.67%
#5,282 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Use Public Transportation 2.06%
#5,437 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Walk To Work 3.52%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 50628 is 1,538 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.90 | Zip Code 50628 land area is 111.65 sq. miles | Population density is 13.78 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 39.8
Median Age - Male 38.5
Median Age - Female 40.8

Median age of zip code 50628 is 9.5% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 7% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 50628 is 13.1% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 7.5% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 50628 median age is 8.7% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 6% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 1520
Black or African American population 0
Asian population 0
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 0

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0% Czech 10.3%
Danish 2.4% Dutch 0.9%
English 5.1% French No Basque 0.3%
French Canadian 0% German 44.5%
Greek 0% Hungarian 0%
Irish 13.2% Italian 0.6%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 8.4%
Polish 1.3% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.4% Scotch-Irish 2.1%
Scottish 2.7% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0% Swedish 2%
Swiss 2% Ukrainian 0%
USA 6.7% Welsh 0.4%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 4.2%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 385
Married couples 91.69%
Other couples 8.31%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 17.66% 27.46%
$30,000 and $50,000 24.94% 28.5%
$50,000 and $100,000 51.69% 35.92%
$100,000 and $200,000 4.16% 4.15%
$200,000 or more 1.56% 3.97%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 89.93%
Spanish language 2.68%
Other European language 7.39%
Asian language 0%
Other language 0%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 579
Detached housing units 93.61%
Attached housing units 1.55%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 0%
5 - 9 units 0.52%
10 - 19 units 2.94%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 1.38%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 82.09%
Use public transportation 2.06%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0.88%
Walk to work 3.52%
Work at home 11.45%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.69%
Attend Public School 19.31%
Attend college undergraduate program 1.14%
Attent graduate studies 0%
Not enrolled in school 76.85%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 10.93%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 5.36%
High school diploma 44.81%
Some college, no degree 26.56%
Associate degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 2.95%
Graduate or professional degree 0%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 28
Other Services (except Public Administration) 6
Retail Trade 5
Health Care and Social Assistance 4
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 3
Construction 2
Manufacturing 2
Transportation and Warehousing 2
Management of Companies and Enterprises 1
Finance and Insurance 1
Wholesale Trade 1
Accommodation and Food Services 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 94.92%
Housing vacant 5.08%
Housing occupied by owner 78.07%
Housing occupied by tenant 21.93%
Total Rented Units 127
Median Contract Gross Rent $232
Median Gross Rent $335
Median Home Value $70,900

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 50628 median gross rent is 44.4% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $0
1 Bedroom $0
2 Bedrooms $0
3 Bedrooms $0
4 Bedrooms $0
AVERAGE RENT $0

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 610
Detached housing units 93.93%
Attached housing units 1.48%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 0%
5 - 9 units 0.49%
10 - 19 units 2.79%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 1.31%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $448,600
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $252,300
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $196,300

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Zip Code City County Distance
50466 Riceville Howard 7.33 ml
52155 Lime Springs Howard 9.58 ml
52136 Cresco Howard 10.69 ml
50603 Alta Vista Chickasaw 10.92 ml
52134 Chester Howard 11.59 ml
50460 Orchard Mitchell 15.57 ml
52163 Protivin Howard 15.69 ml
50659 New Hampton Chickasaw 16.06 ml
50455 Mc Intire Mitchell 16.52 ml
52154 Lawler Chickasaw 16.76 ml