ZIP Code 50278

Located in Zearing, IA (Story County)

ZIP Code 50278 (Zearing, IA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 891 residents (7 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $193,286
  • Average Household Income: $74,306

ZIP code 50278 primarily serves Zearing, IA in Story County. An estimated 891 people live within this area, with about 7 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 50278, the average price is around $193,286. That makes local housing 7% higher than the Iowa average of $181,254, and 37% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 50278 earns about $74,306 a year. This income is 3% lower than the average family in Iowa ($76,559), and 6% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 891
Median Household Income $74,306
Median Home Value $193,286
Median Age 37.6 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$36,500
Labor Force Participation65.7%
Unemployment Rate-
Average Commute Time28.2 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate83.4%
Median Rent$693
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)15.1%
Total Housing Units337

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityZearing
CountyStory
County FIPS19169
Metro Area (CBSA)Ames, IA
Combined Area (CSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA
Population Density7.4/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)42.1528, -93.2993
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.23
Dual Income Families63.6%

Marital Status

Married60.0%
Never Married18.7%
Divorced13.2%
Widowed8.1%

Gender

Male54.7%
Female45.3%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)1.0%
Poverty Rate13.7%

Key Population Groups

Veterans9.0%
Disabled Population8.3%
Limited English Proficiency2.7%

All ZIP Codes in Zearing

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
50278 Current 891 $74,306 $193,286

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