ZIP Code 50010 is associated with the city of Ames in Iowa (Story County) in the U.S. An estimated 59.9% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,825. Approximately 6% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $55,432. The median age in ZIP Code 50010 is approximately 29.2 years, and 16.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 34,165.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 50010 is $55,432, while the region's mean household income is $71,455. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,825. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50010 of $30,825 is approximately 4.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 5.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 38.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 50010 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.0% of 50010 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.9% |
In ZIP Code 50010, 97.6% of the population graduated high school, while 59.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.0% in this Story County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 14.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.0% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 27.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50010, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 4.3% of 50010 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50010 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.8%), followed by Asian (14.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 14.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 50010 are younger than average. The median age of 29.2 years in ZIP Code 50010 is approximately 23.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.8% of the population in 50010 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 16.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 50010 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 19.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50010 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50010 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50010, an estimated 16.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 14.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Story County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
In 50010, 66.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.0 minutes. Approximately 38.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50010 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 9.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 50010 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.1% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 38.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
In ZIP Code 50010, 83.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 10.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Story County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 83.5% |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 10.4% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50010 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50010 | 11.36¢/kWh | 8.48¢/kWh | 7.61¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 12.55¢/kWh | 9.86¢/kWh | 6.15¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.27¢/kWh | 8.26¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 50010 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.5 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.17 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.98 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.27 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.53 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.97 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.29 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.84 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.87 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.27 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 50010, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 50010 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Story County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 47 |
| Debt collection | 9 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 8 |
| Checking or savings account | 7 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 4 |
| Other | 11 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 19 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 19 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 14 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 6 |
| Closing an account | 3 |
| Other | 25 |