50056 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to COLO, IA 50056

50056 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Colo, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $128,100) are fairly typical for the Ames metro area.

The average family income here is $53,869/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 50056 is $47,656.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 50056 earn an average of $29,025/year. Women earn only $20,150/year.

783 people in 50056 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 50056? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.9 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 698 men and 674 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 871 people (out of the 1,372 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 413 homes, and 7 businesses every day. 22 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

50056 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -93 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,036 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 1,372
  • White Population: 1,360
  • Black Population: 6
  • Hispanic Population: 15
  • Asian Population: 0
  • Hawaiian Population: 0
  • Indian Population: 6
  • Male Population: 698
  • Female Population: 674
  • Median Age: 42
  • Median Age of Males: 41
  • Median Age of Females: 43
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: West North Central
  • State: Iowa
  • CSA Name: Ames-Boone, IA
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Ames IA
  • County: Story
  • City: Colo
  • Longitude: -93.3
  • Latitude: 42.0
  • Elevation: 1,037 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 641
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 718
  • Drive alone: 624
  • Carpool: 69
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 22

  • Average commute time: 22.9 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 27
  •    5 - 9: 56
  •    10 - 14: 97
  •    15 - 19: 73
  •    20 - 24: 145
  •    25 - 29: 92
  •    30 - 34: 124
  •    35 - 39: 9
  •    40 - 44: 20
  •    45 - 59: 56
  •    60 - 89: 16
  •    90 plus: 3
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $128,100
  • Average Annual Household Income: $57,500
  • Businesses: 24
  • Employees: 102
  • Annual Payroll: $2,612,000
  • Average Family Income: $53,869
  • Median Family Income: $41,033
  • Average Income for Men: $29,025
  • Average Income for Women: $20,150
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 169
  • State FIPS Code: 19

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Schools in 50056 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Colo Elementary School
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
High Schools
Colo Nesco Senior High School
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282

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