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ZIP Code 50579

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,176

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 50579

What is the median household income in 50579?
The median household income in 50579 is $69,464 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 50579?
The poverty rate in 50579 is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 50579?
$136,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 50579?
The median gross rent in 50579 is $760 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 50579 residents have a college degree?
20.2% of adults in 50579 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,176
Median Income
$69,464
Median Home Value
$136,800
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.9%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,846 (+42.9%) Home Value: +$59,400 (+76.7%) Poverty Rate: -5.5 pp (-64%) Bachelor's+: +4.1 pp (+25.5%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-17.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,176
Median Age 40.0
Female 42.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.2% White (non-Hisp.) 88.7% Black 3.5% Asian 0.3% Two or More 4.7% Other 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $69,464 ±$8,727
Per Capita Income $87,311
Median Family Income $76,705
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Child Poverty Rate 1.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.7%
$10–15k
4.5%
$15–25k
10.3%
$25–35k
9.5%
$35–50k
11.3%
$50–75k
21.1%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
15.5%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,378
Owner-Occupied 79.5%
Renter-Occupied 20.5%
Vacancy Rate 20.8%
Median Home Value $136,800
Median Gross Rent $760
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 10.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.1%
$50–100k
27.0%
$100–200k
12.0%
$200–300k
14.8%
$300–500k
11.6%
$500k–$1M
8.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.9%
$500–1k
62.7%
$1–1.5k
13.4%
$1.5–2k
3.2%
$2–2.5k
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
26.0%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3+
32.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.2%
Single-fam. att.
9.1%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
4.1%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.4%
1940–1969
7.1%
1970–1999
14.7%
2000–2009
3.3%
2010+
1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 90.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.2%
Graduate Degree 6.3%
Some College / Associate 21.9%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 47.7%
Unemployment Rate 1.9%
Work from Home 4.4%
Self-Employed 14.9%
Government Workers 22.5%
Private For-Profit 62.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.8%
Retail
13.4%
Agriculture
9.9%
Public Admin
7.2%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Transportation
5.0%
Prof. Services
4.6%
Construction
4.4%
Arts/Entmt.
3.6%
Wholesale
3.3%
Finance
2.3%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
Management
41.4%
Food Prep
23.6%
Production
12.0%
Sales
11.9%
Construction
11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.1 min
Drove Alone 71.3%
Carpool 20.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.4%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,091
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.3%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.1%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
16.9%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
10.3%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 19.9% Working age (18–64): 80.1% 65 and over: 20.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.8%
Naturalized Citizen 72.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
36.0%
Africa
24.0%
Latin America
12.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.5%
With a Disability 15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.5%
Uninsured 2.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.2%
Has a Computer 93.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023