ZIP Code 50056

Located in Colo, IA (Story County)

ZIP Code 50056 (Colo, IA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 1,003 residents (6 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $183,221
  • Average Household Income: $73,333

ZIP code 50056 primarily serves Colo, IA in Story County. An estimated 1,003 people live within this area, with about 6 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 50056, the average price is around $183,221. That makes local housing 1% higher than the Iowa average of $181,254, and 41% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 50056 earns about $73,333 a year. This income is 4% lower than the average family in Iowa ($76,559), and 7% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 1,003
Median Household Income $73,333
Median Home Value $183,221
Median Age 48.5 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$44,118
Labor Force Participation63.9%
Unemployment Rate4.0%
Average Commute Time28.8 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate86.2%
Median Rent$1,042
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)29.7%
Total Housing Units464

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityColo
CountyStory
County FIPS19169
Metro Area (CBSA)Ames, IA
Combined Area (CSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA
Population Density6.4/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)42.0193, -93.2970
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.68
Dual Income Families53.6%

Marital Status

Married62.2%
Never Married21.4%
Divorced11.0%
Widowed5.4%

Gender

Male51.5%
Female48.5%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)7.7%
Poverty Rate6.9%

Key Population Groups

Veterans9.0%
Disabled Population14.1%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Colo

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
50056 Current 1,003 $73,333 $183,221

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