ZIP Code 51459 is associated with the city of Ralston in Iowa (Carroll County) in the U.S. The median age in 51459 is estimated to at 28.5 years, and about 18.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 59.
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Regarding household income, approximately 44.8% of the population in 51459 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 51459 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 44.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.9% |
In ZIP Code 51459, 91.2% of the population graduated high school, while 8.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 58.8% in this Carroll County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 58.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.5% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 51459, 89.8% is one race, while 10.2% are two or more races. Approximately 15.3% of 51459 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 51459 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.9%), followed by Asian (6.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 51459 are younger than average. The median age of 28.5 years in ZIP Code 51459 is approximately 25.2% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 51459 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged under 5 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 51459 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 13.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 15.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 6.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 51459 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 51459 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 51459, an estimated 68.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.4% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979 in this Carroll County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 68.6% |
In 51459, 65.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.4 minutes. Approximately 34.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 51459 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 23.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 51459 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 34.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 23.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.8% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 51459, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Carroll County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 51459 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.98 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.87% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.43% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 51459 | 12.99¢/kWh | 9.01¢/kWh | 5.78¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 12.6¢/kWh | 10.26¢/kWh | 6.4¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 51459 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.25 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.96 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.71 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.01 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.01 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.06 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.96 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.01 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.15 | 1.78 | 5.46 |