ZIP Code 51002 is associated with the city of Alta in Iowa (Buena Vista County) in the U.S. In this Iowa region, an estimated 87.8% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,476. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $63,229. The median age in ZIP Code 51002 is approximately 37.2 years, and 22.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 2,778.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 51002 is $63,229, while the region's mean household income is $80,073. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,476. The per capita income in ZIP Code 51002 of $30,476 is approximately 5.28% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 4.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 49.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 51002 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.1% of 51002 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.5% |
In ZIP Code 51002, 87.8% of the population graduated high school, while 26.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.3% in this Buena Vista County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.5% |
| Associate's degree | 11.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 51002, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 16.7% of 51002 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 51002 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.8%), followed by Some other race (5.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 5.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 51002 are younger than average. The median age of 37.2 years in ZIP Code 51002 is approximately 2.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 51002 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.9% of 51002 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.7% |
| 85 years and over | 3.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 51002 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 51002 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 51002, an estimated 35.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.0% 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 Buena Vista County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 35.4% |
In 51002, 67.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.8 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 51002 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 51002 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 12.6% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.4% |
| Information | 0.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.9% |
| Public administration | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 51002, 85.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% 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 Buena Vista County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.9% |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 51002 | 8.39¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh | 5.3¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 15.99¢/kWh | 12.79¢/kWh | 9.99¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.34¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 9.17¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 51002 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.34 | ||
| Feb | 4.25 | ||
| Mar | 4.93 | ||
| Apr | 5.65 | ||
| May | 5.51 | ||
| Jun | 5.8 | ||
| Jul | 6.24 | ||
| Aug | 6.08 | ||
| Sep | 5.85 | ||
| Oct | 4.88 | ||
| Nov | 3.95 | ||
| Dec | 3.07 |