ZIP Code 50010: Population, Income, Housing

State: IA
Total population: 33,799 Household income: $65,398 Rent: $973

Overview

Total population
33,799
Rent
$973
Year built
1979
Household income
$65,398
Per capita income
$38,398
Poverty rate
17.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.1 persons
Rent over 30% of income
46.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Iowa
County
Story County
City
Ames
Total population
33,799
Adults over 25
18,964
Total households
14,233
Household size
2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$65,398
Per capita income
$38,398
Poverty rate
17.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
46.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$973
Year built
1979
Households that rent
46.8%
Households that own
53.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
81.3%
Black
3.6%
Asian
7.2%
Two or more races
5.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
94.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,352 (88.2%)
Commute time to work
16 mins
Work from home
2,184 (11.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
15.7%
High school graduate or GED
12.9%
Some college or associate degree
8.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
62.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 50010 with: Story County, IA Ames, IA Iowa United States

ZIP 50010

Total population33,799
Rent$973
Year built1979
Household income$65,398
Per capita income$38,398
Poverty rate17.1%
Unemployment rateN/A

Story County, IA

Total population100,466
Rent$1,018
Year built1984
Household income$69,685
Per capita income$38,610
Poverty rate18.2%
Unemployment rate2.1%

Ames, IA

Total population67,669
Rent$1,023
Year built1992
Household income$60,991
Per capita income$34,343
Poverty rate25.5%
Unemployment rate2%

Iowa State

Total population3,210,507
Rent$972
Year built1972
Household income$75,059
Per capita income$40,877
Poverty rate11.1%
Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP50010 CountyStory, IACityAmes, IAStateIowaCountryUnited States
Total population33,799100,46667,6693,210,507334,922,499
Rent$973$1,018$1,023$972$1,413
Year built19791984199219721980
Household income$65,398$69,685$60,991$75,059$80,734
Per capita income$38,398$38,610$34,343$40,877$44,673
Poverty rate17.1%18.2%25.5%11.1%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.1%2%3%4%

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Summary for 50010

Rent & Income

In 50010, the typical monthly rent is $973 and the typical household income is $65,398. Rent here is similar to both Ames and Iowa, and household income is higher than Ames and lower than Iowa. The estimated poverty rate is 17.1%, which is lower than the Ames rate but higher than the Iowa rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 46.8% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 46.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 62.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 50010 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 50010 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 50010 compares in Iowa (22 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $973 7 / 22 from lower rent $850 – $1,393
Household income $65,398 14 / 22 from higher income $52,960 – $117,826
Poverty rate 17.1% 20 / 22 from lower poverty 3.9% – 29.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Iowa with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 50010

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 50010 ranks 7th out of 22 ZIP Codes in Iowa. Statewide, values range from $850 in ZIP 50701 up to $1,393 in ZIP 50021.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 14th out of 22 ZIP Codes. Across Iowa, figures vary from $52,960 in ZIP 52240 up to $117,826 in ZIP 50023.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 50010 places 20th out of 22 ZIP Codes. Throughout Iowa, numbers span from 3.9% in ZIP 50021 up to 29.2% in ZIP 50014.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 50010 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $973 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 50010

Annual Household Income: $65,398

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 50010

Estimated Rate: 17.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 50010

In ZIP Code 50010, households that rent: 6,654 (46.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,654 46.8%
Owner-Occupied 7,579 53.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 50010

In ZIP Code 50010, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,072 (46.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,072 46.2%
Other renter households 3,582 53.8%
Total renter households 6,654 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 50010

Less than High School: 2,969 people (15.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,440 people (12.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,663 people (8.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,892 people (62.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 18,964

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.