ZIP Code 50851 is associated with the city of Lenox in Iowa (Taylor County) in the U.S. An estimated 26.6% of residents in the 50851 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.6 years. An estimated 10.1% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,991. The median household income is $44,651, while about 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 2,037.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 50851 is $44,651, while the region's mean household income is $68,614. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,991. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50851 of $27,991 is approximately 13.01% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 5.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 37.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.5% of the population in 50851 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.4% of 50851 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 22.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.9% |
In ZIP Code 50851, 83.9% of the population graduated high school, while 10.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.5% in this Taylor County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.1% |
| Associate's degree | 13.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50851, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 20.0% of 50851 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50851 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.5%), followed by Some other race (9.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 9.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 50851 are older than average. The median age of 41.6 years in ZIP Code 50851 is approximately 9.19% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.1% of the population in 50851 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 10.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.0% of 50851 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 5.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50851 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50851 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50851, an estimated 26.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Taylor County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 26.0% |
In 50851, 68.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.2 minutes. Approximately 34.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50851 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 20.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 50851 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 16.8% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 34.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.5% |
| Public administration | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 50851, 81.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 17.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% 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 Taylor County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 81.9% |
| Spanish | 17.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50851 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.05 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.57% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.37% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50851 | 10.12¢/kWh | 9.09¢/kWh | 5.3¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 12.83¢/kWh | 10.52¢/kWh | 7.35¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 50851 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.71 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.25 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.5 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.58 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.86 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.12 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.93 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.04 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.05 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.09 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.49 | 1.78 | 5.46 |