ZIP Code 52738 is associated with the city of Columbus Junction in Iowa (Louisa County) in the U.S. Approximately 17.5% of residents in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $24,307. Median househould income in this region is $49,228, while about 12% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 3,566.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 52738 is $49,228, while the region's mean household income is $60,154. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,307. The per capita income in ZIP Code 52738 of $24,307 is approximately 24.46% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 12.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately28.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.1% of the population in 52738 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.7% of 52738 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 52738, 76.8% of the population graduated high school, while 17.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.4% in this Louisa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.7% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 52738, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 31.5% of 52738 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 52738 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.0%), followed by Asian (10.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 52738 are younger than average. The median age of 37.6 years in ZIP Code 52738 is approximately 1.31% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 52738 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.3% of 52738 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 4.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 52738 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 52738 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 52738, an estimated 39.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Louisa County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 39.8% |
In 52738, 64.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.2 minutes. Approximately 40.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 52738 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 52738 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.6% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 40.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.8% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 52738, 61.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 27.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 9.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Louisa County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 61.7% |
| Spanish | 27.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 9.4% |
| Other languages | 0.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 52738 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 52738 | 12.82¢/kWh | 11.2¢/kWh | 6.3¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 12.21¢/kWh | 9.86¢/kWh | 6.15¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 52738 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.55 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.2 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.18 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.06 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.19 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.93 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.97 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.81 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.73 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.99 | 1.78 | 5.46 |