ZIP Code 50420 is associated with the city of Alexander in Iowa (Franklin County) in the U.S. Approximately 6% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $58,750. The median age in 50420 is estimated to at 38.9 years, and about 17.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 16.4% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,841. The current population estimate is 283.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 50420 is $58,750, while the region's mean household income is $72,190. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,841. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50420 of $29,841 is approximately 7.26% 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 27.6% of the population in 50420 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.8% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 50420 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 27.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.5% |
In ZIP Code 50420, 92.8% of the population graduated high school, while 16.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.1% in this Franklin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.7% |
| Associate's degree | 26.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50420, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 6.4% of 50420 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50420 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| 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 50420 are older than average. The median age of 38.9 years in ZIP Code 50420 is approximately 2.1% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.4% of the population in 50420 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 50420 residents are aged 75 to 84 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 50420 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 50420 is high blood pressure, as approximately 32.5% of adults 18 and older in this Franklin County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Current asthma | 9.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50420 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.3% of those 18 and above in 50420 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 50420 include obesity (39.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| Current smoking | 18.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.1% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50420, an estimated 45.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.6% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Franklin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 20.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 45.8% |
In 50420, 73.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.1 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50420 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 50420 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 17.0% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 50420, 97.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% 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 Franklin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50420 | 11.88¢/kWh | 10.04¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 12.15¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 50420 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 3.65 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.13 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.17 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.72 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.15 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 3.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 2.33 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 1.78 | 5.46 |