ZIP Code 50056 - Colo Iowa

ZIP Code 50056 is located in Colo Iowa. Portions of 50056 are also in New Albany Township and Sherman Township (Story County). 50056 is entirely within Story County. Regionally, it is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.

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ZIP Code 50056 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameColo
Primary CountyStory County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,190
Area Code(s)641
Current Time
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50056 Demographics

50056 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50056 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50056 is White. The current unemployment level in 50056 is 2.0%.

Population1,190
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density21 People per Square Mile
Total Households556
Median Houshold Income (2021)$68,077
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$65,590
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)2.0%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 96.41%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 92.50%

50056 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,15696.41%
Black00%
Hispanic373.09%
Asian60.5%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

50056 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White22294.47%
Black00%
Hispanic125.11%
Asian10.43%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

50056 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College768.67%
Bachelor Degree15818.02%
High School Diploma29033.07%
No High School Diploma80.91%
GED or Alternate303.42%
1 or More Years of College16218.47%
Associates Degree9711.06%
Masters Degree212.39%
Professional Degree121.37%
Doctorate Degree232.62%

50056 Geography

Coordinates42.01944733,-93.28968048
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Cities/Towns in 50056
RegionDes Moines-Ames Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaAmes, IA
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area56 Square Miles

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50056 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a: -20F to -15F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion47b - Des Moines Lobe

50056 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)7132536485863605139261337
Avg Max Temp (°F)26324559718184827562453158
Avg Precip (In.).87.952.093.264.275.224.784.493.172.592.051.1534.91

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