ZIP Code 51050 Demographics & Data

Remsen, IA (ZIP Code 51050) Data Profile

Iowa

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 51050

ZIP Code 51050 is associated with the city of Remsen in Iowa (Plymouth County) in the U.S. In this Iowa region, an estimated 94.6% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,662. Approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $71,948. The median age in ZIP Code 51050 is approximately 43.2 years, and 21.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 2,720.

Population in 51050

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 51050 is 2,720.

Remsen, IA

The 51050 ZIP Code is associated with Remsen, IA in Plymouth County.

Area Codes associated with 51050

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 51050 include 712.

Sunrise / Sunset in 51050

Sunrise: 5:49 am
Sunset: 8:52 pm
Sunrise in 51050 5:49 am
Sunrise in 51050 8:52 pm

Weather forecast for 51050

This Afternoon's forecast for 51050: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 51050

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 51050 Good

Internet in 51050

In ZIP Code 51050, an estimated 86.6% of households have a computer, while 82.0% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 51050

The gender split in ZIP Code 51050 is an estimated 49.1% male and approximately 50.9% female.

Health Insurance in 51050

Approximately 7.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 51050 (Remsen, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 51050

The median household income in ZIP Code 51050 is $71,948, while the region's mean household income is $89,045. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,662. The per capita income in ZIP Code 51050 of $34,662 is approximately 7.73% more than the per capita income in Iowa overall of $32,176. An estimated 4.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 55.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 51050 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.9% of 51050 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 51050. 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 51050

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 8.1%
$200,000 or more per year 7.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 51050

In ZIP Code 51050, 94.6% of the population graduated high school, while 18.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.5% in this Plymouth County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 51050

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.5%
Some college, no degree 27.7%
Associate's degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 16.5%
Graduate or professional degree 2.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 51050. 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 51050

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 51050, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 3.5% of 51050 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 51050 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 51050. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 51050

Industry Percent
White 96.3%
Black or African American 1.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 51050

Residents of ZIP Code 51050 are older than average. The median age of 43.2 years in ZIP Code 51050 is approximately 13.39% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 51050 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 9.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 51050 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 51050. 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 51050

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.7%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 8.4%
15 to 19 years 8.5%
20 to 24 years 4.6%
25 to 34 years 8.9%
35 to 44 years 9.4%
45 to 54 years 13.8%
55 to 59 years 8.7%
60 to 64 years 7.9%
65 to 74 years 9.9%
75 to 84 years 4.5%
85 years and over 2.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 51050 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 51050. 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 51050

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 51050 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 51050 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 51050 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 51050

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 51050. 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 51050. 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 51050

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 51050

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 51050, an estimated 34.7% 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 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Plymouth County region.

Age of Housing in 51050

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 34.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 51050. 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 51050

In 51050, 73.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.6 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 51050 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 51050 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 51050. 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 51050

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 13.0%
Construction 3.2%
Manufacturing 14.8%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 13.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.2%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 3.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.7%
Public administration 3.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 51050

In ZIP Code 51050, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Plymouth County region.

Language Spoken in 51050

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.4%
Spanish 2.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 51050. 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 51050 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 51050 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.03 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.67% 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 51050. This visualizes electricity rates in 51050 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 51050

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 51050 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 51050

Month ZIP Code 51050 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.4 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.27 3 6.31
Mar 5.13 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.55 5.13 7.3
May 5.78 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.94 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.47 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.06 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.87 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.66 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.04 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.13 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 51050. This visualizes solar power levels in 51050 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.