ZIP Code 50627 is associated with the city of Eldora in Iowa (Hardin County) in the U.S. About 27.7% of residents in ZIP Code 50627 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 46.6 years. An estimated 16.9% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,285. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $52,014, and approximately 6% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 3,200.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 50627 is $52,014, while the region's mean household income is $59,969. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,285. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50627 of $25,285 is approximately 21.42% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 5.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 40% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.4% of the population in 50627 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.9% of 50627 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 50627, 90.4% of the population graduated high school, while 16.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.1% in this Hardin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.7% |
| Associate's degree | 14.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50627, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 1.7% of 50627 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50627 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (6.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 50627 are older than average. The median age of 46.6 years in ZIP Code 50627 is approximately 22.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 50627 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.2% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 50627 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 4.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 50627 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 50627 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.8% of adults 18 and older in this Hardin County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.8% |
| Current asthma | 9.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50627 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.5% of those 18 and above in 50627 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 50627 include obesity (37.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| Current smoking | 18.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.4% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50627, an estimated 35.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Hardin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 35.8% |
In 50627, 54.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.0 minutes. Approximately 19.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50627 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 50627 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 10.3% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 8.5% |
In ZIP Code 50627, 96.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hardin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 1.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50627 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 50627 | 12.99¢/kWh | 9.01¢/kWh | 5.78¢/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 50627 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.3 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.4 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.04 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.64 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.01 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.01 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.95 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.95 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.51 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.11 | 1.78 | 5.46 |