50278 ZIP Code – Zearing, Iowa
50278 is a small ZIP code in Zearing, Iowa, part of Story County with a population of approximately 851 residents. At $59,286, the median household income here runs below the Iowa average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $153,100 is well below the national average, with 83.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $716, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 95% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 1.0%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 16.3%, above the national average. About 33.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The population has a median age of 37.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 50154, 50239, 50102.
ZIP Code 50278 Data
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ZIP 50278 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50278 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 851 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $153k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $716 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.2% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50154 – Mc Callsburg
- 50239 – Saint Anthony
- 50102 – Garden City
- 50051 – Clemons
- 50206 – New Providence
- 50056 – Colo
- 50236 – Roland
- 50122 – Hubbard
- 50201 – Nevada
- 50247 – State Center
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50154 | MC CALLSBURG | 612 | $73,125 |
| 50239 | SAINT ANTHONY | 139 | $80,469 |
| 50102 | GARDEN CITY | 127 | Not provided |
| 50051 | CLEMONS | 277 | $56,250 |
| 50206 | NEW PROVIDENCE | 500 | $101,417 |