50010 ZIP Code
Ames, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50010 |
| City/Town: | Ames |
| County: | Story |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,397 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,573 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,061 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,603 |
| Median Home Value: | $235,700 |
| Land Area: | 60.3 sq miles
156.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0308, -93.5883 |
Population Information (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,397 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,281 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,116 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,447 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,469 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,085 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,134 | 9.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,047 | 21.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,235 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,368 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,730 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,517 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,488 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,855 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,440 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 582 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $235,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $946 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,603 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,900 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 703 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,395 | 53.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,505 | 46.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,215 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 124 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 346 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,574 | 13.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,163 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,602 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,980 | 31.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,426 | 28.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 59.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50010 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,573 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,065 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,467 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,061 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,729 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,901 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 814 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,434 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,547 | 66.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,713 | 30.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 619 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,742 | 80.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,139 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 58 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,399 | 10.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 501 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,525 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,108 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,482 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 937 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 85 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 458 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50010 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,116 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 524 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 964 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,186 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,621 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,773 | 19.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,986 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,914 | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,044 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 772 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50010 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,081 | 63.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,514 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,365 | 7.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,246 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 393 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,725 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50010 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 331 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 806 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,848 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 281 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,152 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 424 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 275 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 862 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,505 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,276 | 38.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,772 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 612 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 757 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,141 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,549 | 82.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,670 | 23.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,048 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50010 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,417 | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,551 | 25.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,949 | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 226 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 238 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 490 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50010 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,774 | 46.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,367 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 558 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 625 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,243 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,512 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,785 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 739 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50010 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 123 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,756 | 12.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,973 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,979 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,092 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,162 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,768 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,439 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 351 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,960 | 13.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50010 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 184 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,080 | 14.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,869 | 33.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,712 | 32.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,351 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 407 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50010 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,012 | 72.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 431 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,367 | 24.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50010 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,033 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,247 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,341 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,279 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50010 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 512 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 257 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 584 | 7.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,235 | 16.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,649 | 35.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,756 | 23.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 390 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50010 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,611 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $597 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $946 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,900 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,275 | 37.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,920 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,638 | 26.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,973 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,692 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,591 | 25.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50010 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,328 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,361 | 54.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,647 | 36.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 395 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 855 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,653 | 43.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50010 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,366 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 444 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 277 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,836 | 13.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,025 | 7.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 9,784 | 73.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,575 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,447 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,189 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,207 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 100 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,733 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,374 | 42.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50010 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,593 | 70.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,488 | 28.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,173 | 54.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,775 | 39.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,737 | 18.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 540 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50010 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,083 | 87.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 367 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,314 | 1175.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,314 | 1175.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,314 | 1175.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 383 | 104.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 311 | 84.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 402 | 109.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 7.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50010 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,950 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,169 | 85.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,781 | 15.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 529 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,393 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,551 | 8.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 308 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50010 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,900 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,429 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Ames, IA50010