50579 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 50579 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50579 is White. The current unemployment level in 50579 is 3.3%.
| Population | 3,153 |
| Population Growth Rate | 15.29% |
| Population Density | 21 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,128 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,815 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $330,480 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.5% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.16% |
50579 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,798 | 94.5% |
| Black | 92 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50579 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 586 | 95.28% |
| Black | 3 | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50579 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 151 | 7.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 349 | 17.5% |
| High School Diploma | 699 | 35.06% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 0.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 98 | 4.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 332 | 16.65% |
| Associates Degree | 242 | 12.14% |
| Masters Degree | 63 | 3.16% |
| Professional Degree | 42 | 2.11% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9 | 0.45% |
