ZIP Code 52255 is associated with the city of Lowden in Iowa (Cedar County) in the U.S. The 52255 ZIP Code has a median age of 37.5 years, and 17.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $65,861, and an estimated 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 18.9% of residents in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $28,249. The current population estimate is 1,730.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 52255 is $65,861, while the region's mean household income is $77,793. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,249. The per capita income in ZIP Code 52255 of $28,249 is approximately 12.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 10.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately5.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 52255 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 52255 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 52255, 95.7% of the population graduated high school, while 18.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.0% in this Cedar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.7% |
| Associate's degree | 12.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 52255, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 52255 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 52255 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.2%), followed by Black or African American (8.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 52255 are younger than average. The median age of 37.5 years in ZIP Code 52255 is approximately 1.57% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.4% of the population in 52255 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 10 to 14 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 52255 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 12.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 3.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 52255 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 52255 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 52255, an estimated 56.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Cedar County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 56.5% |
In 52255, 73.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 13.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.7 minutes. Approximately 18.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 52255 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 52255 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.4% |
| Construction | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 18.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.4% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 52255, 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 Cedar 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 52255 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.89 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.69% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.8% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 52255 | 12.82¢/kWh | 11.2¢/kWh | 6.3¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 12.55¢/kWh | 9.86¢/kWh | 6.15¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.27¢/kWh | 8.26¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 52255 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.38 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.31 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.06 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.12 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.89 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.59 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.74 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.01 | 1.78 | 5.46 |