ZIP Code 50012
Primary City: | Ames, IA (View All Cities) |
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Organization: | Iowa State University |
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ZIP Type: | Unique |
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County: | Story County |
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Timezone: | Central (1:18am) |
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Area code: | 515 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 42.019, -93.652 ZIP (~1200 yard radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 50012
The cities below are at least partially located in ZIP code 50012. In addition to the primary city for a ZIP code,
USPS also publishes a list of other acceptable cities that can be used with ZIP code 50012. However, if you are mailing something
to ZIP code 50012, you should not use any of the cities listed as unacceptable. Choose from the primary or acceptable cities when mailing
your package or letter.
- Primary city:
- Ames, IA
- Unacceptable:
- Iowa State University
Stats and Demographics for the 50012 ZIP Code
ZIP code 50012 is located in central Iowa and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density.
The people living in ZIP code 50012 are primarily white. The number of young adults is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is extremely small. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 50012 ZIP code is extremely small compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
4,062 |
|
Population Density |
5,333 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
29 |
|
Land Area |
0.76 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.00 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
28 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 20 | | Male Median Age: | 20 | | Female Median Age: | 20 | |
Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,536 | 765 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,332 | 386 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,868 | 1,151 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Under 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5-9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10-14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15-19 | 1,536 | 1,332 | 2,868 |
20-24 | 765 | 386 | 1,151 |
25-29 | 19 | 5 | 24 |
30-34 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
35-39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
40-44 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
45-49 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
50-54 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
55-59 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
60-64 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
65-69 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
70-74 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
75-79 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Male |
2,335 |
57% |
Female |
1,727 |
43% |
Gender
White |
3,561 |
87.7% |
Black Or African American |
89 |
2.2% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
5 |
0.1% |
Asian |
269 |
6.6% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
2 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
40 |
1.0% |
Two Or More Races |
96 |
2.4% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Renter | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15-24 | 0 | 26 | 26 |
25-34 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
35-44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
45-54 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
55-64 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
65-74 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
75-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
0 |
0% |
Single Guardian |
0 |
0% |
Singles |
19 |
68% |
Singles With Roommate |
9 |
32% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 1 |
Households without Kids |
28 |
100% |
Households with Kids |
0 |
0% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 427 | 1,104 | 475 |
Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 459 | 865 | 264 |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 886 | 1,969 | 739 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
18 | 427 | 459 | 886 |
19 | 1,104 | 865 | 1,969 |
20 | 475 | 264 | 739 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 50012 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more universities nearby.
The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 50012 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Rentals in 50012 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 50012 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
37 |
1% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0% |
Nursing Facilities |
0 |
0% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0% |
College Student Housing |
4,025 |
99% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
0 |
0% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
0 |
0% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
0 |
0% |
Renter Occupied Households |
28 |
97% |
Households Vacant |
1 |
3% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
1 |
100% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
0 |
0% |
For Sale Only |
0 |
0% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
0 |
0% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
0 |
0% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
0 |
0% |
Vacancy Reasons
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
0 |
0% |
1 Bedroom |
4 |
100% |
2 Bedroom |
0 |
0% |
3+ Bedroom |
0 |
0% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
ZIP 50012 is unusual in that "Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means" is the most frequent method of transportation to work instead of vehicles. 50012 is extremely friendly to pedestrians/cyclists and the percentage of people using these transportation methods to commute to work are among the highest in the country. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 50012 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. The commute in 50012 is that short for a higher percentage of workers than almost anywhere in the United States. Many commuters should consider themselves lucky that they don't have a longer commute. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
25 |
0.7% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
3,241 |
87.6% |
No Earnings |
433 |
11.7% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
25 |
0.7% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
3,241 |
87.6% |
No Earnings |
433 |
11.7% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
315 |
30% |
Public transportation |
43 |
4% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
678 |
65% |
Worked at Home |
15 |
1% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
Compared to other ZIPs, 50012 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
0 |
0% |
High School Graduate |
13 |
50% |
Associate's degree |
13 |
50% |
Bachelor's degree |
0 |
0% |
Master's degree |
0 |
0% |
Professional school degree |
0 |
0% |
Doctorate degree |
0 |
0% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
18 |
100% |
Enrolled in Private School |
0 |
0% |
Not Enrolled in School |
0 |
0% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)