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50226 (Polk City, IA)

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Area Highlights

50226 (Polk City, IA) residents have a median age of 36.1 years old, with employment highest in the food and sales industries.

13,048 Population

The population has increased by 2% since the year 2010.

4,519 Households

$127,323 /yr
Median Household Income

$424,000
Median Home Sale Price

22m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

36.1 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.9
persons per
household

73.2%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 42%
Some College 20%
Graduate Degree 15%
High School Graduate 12%
Associates Degree 10%
Some High School <1%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Bachelors Degree, representing 42.2% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
43.9% of households have children

Area Schools

PK-4
1.1 MILES
West Elementary School
KG-5
2.5 MILES
Abbie Grove Elementary School

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Economics

$127,323 /yr
Median Household Income
$424,000
Median Sales Price
22 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $150-199,999k representing 20.49% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 86%
  • Work from Home 14%
  • Walk or Bike 0%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 3,946 83%
Rented 573 12%
Vacant 220 5%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 80%
Blue Collar 20%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 36.1 years old. The smallest percentage group is 35-44 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 91%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Black 2%
Other <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 91%, followed by Hispanic at 3%, Asian at 2%, and Black at 2%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

86° July
Hottest Average Month
11° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
11°
29°
Feb
16°
34°
Mar
26°
46°
Apr
39°
61°
May
50°
72°
Jun
60°
81°
Jul
64°
86°
Aug
62°
84°
Sep
53°
76°
Oct
41°
64°
Nov
28°
47°
Dec
16°
34°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$369,990
For sale
4 beds • 2 baths • 1 half baths • 2,053 sqft

609 Meadows Ct Plan: Bellhaven
Polk City, IA 50226

$374,990
For sale
4 beds • 2 baths • 1 half baths • 2,053 sqft

439 Meadows Ct
Polk City, IA 50226

$379,990
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,635 sqft

429 Meadows Ct
Polk City, IA 50226

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