ZIP Code 52536 is associated with the city of Blakesburg in Iowa (Wapello County) in the U.S. The median household income is at $50,192, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 52536 has a median age of approximately 52.5 years, with 34.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 18.9% of residents in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $29,035. The current population estimate is 991.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 52536 is $50,192, while the region's mean household income is $62,125. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,035. The per capita income in ZIP Code 52536 of $29,035 is approximately 9.76% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 6.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 35.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 52536 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 52536 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 52536, 93.5% of the population graduated high school, while 18.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.8% in this Wapello County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 52536, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 52536 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 52536 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.9%), followed by Asian (0.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 52536 are older than average. The median age of 52.5 years in ZIP Code 52536 is approximately 37.8% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.4% of the population in 52536 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 52536 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 12.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 52536 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 52536 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.1% of adults 18 and older in this Wapello County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.1% |
| Current asthma | 9.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 52536 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.3% of those 18 and above in 52536 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 52536 include obesity (39.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 66.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| Current smoking | 18.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.4% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 52536, an estimated 31.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wapello County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 31.2% |
In 52536, 53.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.9 minutes. Approximately 38.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 52536 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 52536 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 38.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.5% |
| Public administration | 0.5% |
In ZIP Code 52536, 98.9% 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 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Wapello County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.9% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 52536 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 52536 | 13.97¢/kWh | 9.63¢/kWh | 8¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 12.15¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 52536 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.02 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.31 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.61 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.19 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.93 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.95 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.93 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.34 | 1.78 | 5.46 |