50228 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to PRAIRIE CITY, IA 50228

50228 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Prairie City, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $136,500 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Newton area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $63,997/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 50228 is $57,330.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 50228 earn an average of $35,191/year. Women earn only $23,194/year.

1,066 people in 50228 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 50228? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.1 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 1,176 men and 1,241 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,312 people (out of the 2,417 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 699 homes, and 15 businesses every day. 27 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

50228 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Skopje, Macedonia!) and -93 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 924 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 2,417
  • White Population: 2,368
  • Black Population: 23
  • Hispanic Population: 38
  • Asian Population: 23
  • Hawaiian Population: 2
  • Indian Population: 9
  • Male Population: 1,176
  • Female Population: 1,241
  • Median Age: 37
  • Median Age of Males: 35
  • Median Age of Females: 39
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: West North Central
  • State: Iowa
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Newton IA
  • County: Jasper
  • City: Prairie City
  • Longitude: -93.2
  • Latitude: 41.6
  • Elevation: 924 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 515
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 979
  • Drive alone: 791
  • Carpool: 159
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 27

  • Average commute time: 25.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 79
  •    5 - 9: 105
  •    10 - 14: 50
  •    15 - 19: 51
  •    20 - 24: 86
  •    25 - 29: 76
  •    30 - 34: 290
  •    35 - 39: 95
  •    40 - 44: 79
  •    45 - 59: 59
  •    60 - 89: 2
  •    90 plus: 7
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $136,500
  • Average Annual Household Income: $48,065
  • Businesses: 37
  • Employees: 249
  • Annual Payroll: $6,479,000
  • Average Family Income: $63,997
  • Median Family Income: $46,336
  • Average Income for Men: $35,191
  • Average Income for Women: $23,194
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 099
  • State FIPS Code: 19

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Schools in 50228 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Prairie City Elementary School
407 Jefferson
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-2377
Middle Schools
Pcm Middle School
405 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-2686

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