50014 ZIP Code
Ames, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50014 |
| City/Town: | Ames |
| County: | Story |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,376 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,291 |
| Per Capita Income: | $18,661 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,632 |
| Median Home Value: | $288,900 |
| Land Area: | 54.2 sq miles
140.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0467, -93.6946 |
Population Information (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,376 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,358 | 55.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,018 | 44.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 22.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,095 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,018 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,046 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,512 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 12,403 | 39.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,733 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,835 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,560 | 5.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,209 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 958 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,800 | 5.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 669 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 538 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $288,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,075 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,632 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,085 | 89.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,547 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,739 | 36.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,346 | 63.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,302 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 141 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 187 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,118 | 8.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,723 | 13.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,191 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,606 | 34.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,336 | 32.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50014 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,291 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,943 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $124,728 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $18,661 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,924 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,250 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,626 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,015 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,089 | 64.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,805 | 33.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 331 | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,618 | 78.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,019 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 132 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,477 | 11.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 441 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,677 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 957 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 863 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 573 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 44 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 207 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50014 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,416 | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 819 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,418 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 873 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,423 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,217 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,462 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,707 | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 668 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,082 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50014 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,252 | 65.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,266 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 969 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 902 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 368 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,910 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50014 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 331 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 559 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,437 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 431 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,549 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 628 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 257 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 752 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,656 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,724 | 39.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,101 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 197 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 628 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.1% | 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 (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,274 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,744 | 85.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,147 | 16.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,004 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50014 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,261 | 86.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,907 | 14.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,805 | 13.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 219 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 678 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50014 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,199 | 35.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 826 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 353 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 676 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 728 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,844 | 19.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,932 | 26.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 63 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50014 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,201 | 21.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,901 | 19.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,093 | 21.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,331 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,153 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 960 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 571 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 379 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 986 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50014 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 738 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,460 | 16.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,429 | 30.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,297 | 22.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,030 | 20.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 678 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50014 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,654 | 58.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 567 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,406 | 33.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 78 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 363 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50014 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,060 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,504 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,361 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,160 | 24.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50014 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 120 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 29 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 151 | 3.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 467 | 9.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,763 | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,701 | 35.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 508 | 10.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50014 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,005 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $736 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,075 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,085 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,959 | 30.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,595 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,535 | 34.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,505 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,953 | 14.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,254 | 17.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50014 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,805 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,873 | 68.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,103 | 26.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 329 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 411 | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,168 | 45.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50014 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,347 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 305 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 211 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,672 | 10.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 958 | 5.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 13,201 | 80.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,361 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 755 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,278 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,294 | 7.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 68 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,438 | 62.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 788 | 34.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50014 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,550 | 65.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,630 | 33.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,698 | 53.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,713 | 44.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,670 | 15.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 219 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50014 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,384 | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 337 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,992 | 1184.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,992 | 1184.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,992 | 1184.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 215 | 63.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 481 | 142.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 683 | 202.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 56 | 16.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50014 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,281 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,415 | 83.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,866 | 16.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 605 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,469 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,431 | 8.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 361 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50014 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,085 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,740 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Ames, IA50014