ZIP Code 50588 Demographics & Data

Storm Lake, IA (ZIP Code 50588) Data Profile

Iowa

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 50588

ZIP Code 50588 is associated with the city of Storm Lake in Iowa (Buena Vista County) in the U.S. Median househould income in this region is $55,420, while about 10% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 50588 has a median age of approximately 31.7 years, with 16.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 19.0% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $24,391. The current population estimate is 12,572.

Population in 50588

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 50588 is 12,572.

Storm Lake, IA

The 50588 ZIP Code is associated with Storm Lake, IA in Buena Vista County.

Area Codes associated with 50588

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 50588 include 712.

Sunrise / Sunset in 50588

Sunrise: 5:46 am
Sunset: 8:50 pm
Sunrise in 50588 5:46 am
Sunrise in 50588 8:50 pm

Weather forecast for 50588

Tonight's forecast for 50588: A slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 49. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 50588

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 50588 Fair

Internet in 50588

Approximately 92.1% of households in ZIP Code 50588 have a computer, while about 84.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 50588

Females make up an estimated 49.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 50588, while males comprise about 50.7%.

Health Insurance in 50588

Approximately 15.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 50588 (Storm Lake, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 50588

The median household income in ZIP Code 50588 is $55,420, while the region's mean household income is $70,208. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,391. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50588 of $24,391 is approximately 24.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 10.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately5.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 50588 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.8% of 50588 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 50588

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.7%
$200,000 or more per year 1.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 50588

In ZIP Code 50588, 70.8% of the population graduated high school, while 19.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 15.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.9% in this Buena Vista County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 50588

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 15.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 13.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.9%
Some college, no degree 16.4%
Associate's degree 8.5%
Bachelor's degree 12.0%
Graduate or professional degree 7.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 50588

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50588, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 33.6% of 50588 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50588 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (68.5%), followed by Asian (16.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 50588

Industry Percent
White 68.5%
Black or African American 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 16.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2.3%
Some other race 10.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 50588

Residents of ZIP Code 50588 are younger than average. The median age of 31.7 years in ZIP Code 50588 is approximately 16.8% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.3% of the population in 50588 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 50588 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 50588

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.8%
5 to 9 years 8.0%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 9.2%
20 to 24 years 9.0%
25 to 34 years 12.3%
35 to 44 years 12.2%
45 to 54 years 9.3%
55 to 59 years 7.1%
60 to 64 years 5.8%
65 to 74 years 7.1%
75 to 84 years 3.1%
85 years and over 2.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 50588 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 50588

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 50588 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50588 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50588 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 50588

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 84.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 50588

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 50588

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50588, an estimated 21.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.7% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Buena Vista County region.

Age of Housing in 50588

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 21.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 18.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 14.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 18.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 50588

In 50588, 71.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 11.6 minutes. Approximately 35.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50588 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 24.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 50588 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 50588

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.9%
Construction 3.1%
Manufacturing 35.1%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Retail trade 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.6%
Information 0.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 3.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.6%
Other services, except public administration 3.4%
Public administration 1.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 50588

In ZIP Code 50588, 54.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 29.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 15.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Buena Vista County region.

Language Spoken in 50588

Language Spoken Percent
English only 54.6%
Spanish 29.7%
Other Indo-European languages 0.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 15.3%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 50588 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50588 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.98 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.87% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.43% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes electricity rates in 50588 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 50588

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 50588 8.83¢/kWh 6.76¢/kWh 4.29¢/kWh
Iowa 12.55¢/kWh 9.86¢/kWh 6.15¢/kWh
United States 17.11¢/kWh 13.27¢/kWh 8.26¢/kWh

Solar Power in 50588

Month ZIP Code 50588 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.36 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.19 3 6.31
Mar 5.1 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.41 5.13 7.3
May 5.79 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.93 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.29 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.97 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.85 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.87 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.88 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.1 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes solar power levels in 50588 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 50588 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 50588, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 50588 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Buena Vista County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 50588

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 17
Credit card or prepaid card 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 50588

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 8
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
Improper use of your report 3
Other features, terms, or problems 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 50588. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.