ZIP Code 50071 is associated with the city of Dows in Iowa (Wright County) in the U.S. An estimated 23.5% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $36,706. The median household income is $57,857, while about 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 50071 is approximately 50.7 years, and 31.6% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 1,069.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 50071 is $57,857, while the region's mean household income is $74,955. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,706. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50071 of $36,706 is approximately 14.08% more than the per capita income in Iowa overall of $32,176. An estimated 5.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 44.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.5% of the population in 50071 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.3% of 50071 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 50071, 93.3% of the population graduated high school, while 23.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.6% in this Wright County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.3% |
| Associate's degree | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50071, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 4.2% of 50071 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50071 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.9%), followed by Black or African American (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 50071 are older than average. The median age of 50.7 years in ZIP Code 50071 is approximately 33.07% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.8% of the population in 50071 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 50071 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50071 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50071 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50071, an estimated 55.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wright County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 55.4% |
In 50071, 68.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50071 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.5% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 50071 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 17.5% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.3% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.5% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 50071, 97.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wright County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50071 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50071 | 12.99¢/kWh | 9.01¢/kWh | 5.78¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 14.79¢/kWh | 11.66¢/kWh | 8.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 50071 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.27 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.23 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.93 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.37 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.55 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.93 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.24 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.05 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.87 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.62 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.85 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.87 | 1.78 | 5.46 |