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ZIP 50071 — 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 50071

50071 has a population of 793 with a median age of 44.1 yrs (48.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.7%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
6.0%-68% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.7%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.8%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
25.5%+56% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.9%-65% vs US avg
x
High school
31.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
45.3%+57% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.6%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.8%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
6.0%-47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
11.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishNorwegian

Health & Community Indicators in 50071

Poverty Rate
6.0%-47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.9%-51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population793
Median age44.1
Poverty rate6.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.7%
Hispanic6.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%