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Altoona city, IA

ZIP 50009 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50009

50009 has a population of 21,992 with a median age of 36.7 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
3.3%-74% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.5%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.8%-63% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.5%+16% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.1%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
15.4%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.1%-63% vs US avg
x
High school
30.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.9%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.8%+230% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.9%+726% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 50009

Poverty Rate
7.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.8%+230% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.9%-76% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.9%+726% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,992
Median age36.7
Poverty rate7.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.8%
Hispanic6.8%
Black3.3%
Asian1.5%
Foreign-born45.8%