ZIP Code 50801 Demographics & Data

Creston, IA (ZIP Code 50801) Data Profile

Iowa

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 50801

ZIP Code 50801 is associated with the city of Creston in Iowa (Union County) in the U.S. An estimated 23.4% of residents in the 50801 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 39.8 years. An estimated 17.6% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,648. The median household income is $46,356, while about 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 9,383.

Population in 50801

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 50801 is 9,383.

Creston, IA

The 50801 ZIP Code is associated with Creston, IA in Union County.

Area Codes associated with 50801

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 50801 include 641.

Sunrise / Sunset in 50801

Sunrise: 7:08 am
Sunset: 7:37 pm
Sunrise in 50801 7:08 am
Sunrise in 50801 7:37 pm

Weather forecast for 50801

Tonight's forecast for 50801: Mostly clear. Low around 23, with temperatures rising to around 25 overnight. North northeast wind 3 to 9 mph.

Current air quality in 50801

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 50801 Moderate

Internet in 50801

Approximately 87.6% of households in ZIP Code 50801 have a computer, while about 78.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 50801

In ZIP Code 50801, the gender split is approximately 48.1% male and an estimated 51.9% female.

Health Insurance in 50801

Approximately 7.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 50801 (Creston, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 50801

The median household income in ZIP Code 50801 is $46,356, while the region's mean household income is $60,847. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,648. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50801 of $26,648 is approximately 17.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 9.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately1.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.9% of the population in 50801 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.3% of 50801 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 50801. 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 50801

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.9%
$200,000 or more per year 1.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 50801

In ZIP Code 50801, 90.5% of the population graduated high school, while 17.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.0% in this Union County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 50801

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.0%
Some college, no degree 25.8%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 11.1%
Graduate or professional degree 6.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 50801. 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 50801

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50801, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 3.6% of 50801 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50801 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.8%), followed by Asian (2.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 50801. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 50801

Industry Percent
White 96.8%
Black or African American 0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 0.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 50801

Residents of ZIP Code 50801 are older than average. The median age of 39.8 years in ZIP Code 50801 is approximately 4.46% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.7% of the population in 50801 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 11.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.6% of 50801 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 50801. 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 50801

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.1%
5 to 9 years 5.8%
10 to 14 years 6.4%
15 to 19 years 7.9%
20 to 24 years 7.2%
25 to 34 years 10.9%
35 to 44 years 11.7%
45 to 54 years 11.1%
55 to 59 years 8.0%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 10.5%
75 to 84 years 5.7%
85 years and over 3.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 50801 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 50801. 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 50801

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 50801 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50801 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50801 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 50801

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 50801. 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 50801. 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 50801

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 50801

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50801, an estimated 35.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Union County region.

Age of Housing in 50801

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 35.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 50801. 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 50801

In 50801, 64.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.9 minutes. Approximately 26.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50801 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 23.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.6% of 50801 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 50801. 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 50801

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.2%
Construction 1.8%
Manufacturing 26.8%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 13.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.0%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.8%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 3.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 50801

In ZIP Code 50801, 94.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Union County region.

Language Spoken in 50801

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.2%
Spanish 2.0%
Other Indo-European languages 1.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.9%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 50801. 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 50801 [6]

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 50801. This visualizes electricity rates in 50801 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 50801

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 50801 12.99¢/kWh 9.01¢/kWh 5.78¢/kWh
Iowa 12.6¢/kWh 10.52¢/kWh 7.35¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.64¢/kWh 9.29¢/kWh

Solar Power in 50801

Month ZIP Code 50801 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
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 50801. This visualizes solar power levels in 50801 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

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.