ZIP Code 50236 Demographics

Story County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50236 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,768

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$84,234

↑ +27.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$176,300

↓ 23.0% vs county

Median Age

44.7 yrs

↓ +68.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.6%

↑ 90.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50236 compares to Story County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50236 $84k Story $66k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50236 $176k Story $229k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

24.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

85.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,004

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50236 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$176,300
Down Payment (20%)$35,260
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,118P&I: $891 | Tax: $176 | Ins: $51
Rent (Local Median)
$1,004
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $114/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50236, sorted by distance.

50154 4.6 mi away story county 50201 9.4 mi away story county 50278 9.6 mi away story county 50056 14.1 mi away story county 50239 14.6 mi away marshall county 50247 19.4 mi away marshall county 50055 21.9 mi away story county 50161 22.5 mi away story county

About Story County

Story County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 98,573. The county's median household income is $66,197 and median home value is $229,100. ZIP code 50236 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Story County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.