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City: Leon, IA
Decatur County, IA
Zip code population (2000): 2,892
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 2,764



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Houses and condos: 1,346
Renter-occupied apartments: 318
% of renters here:  27%
State:  28%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 50144: 73.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 134.0 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 21 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  1.8% ($688)
Iowa:  1.8% ($1,077)

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Males: 1,372  (47.4%)
Females: 1,520  (52.6%)

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Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $73,813
50144:  $73,813
Iowa:  $117,900


According to our research of public records there were 2 registered sex offenders living in 50144 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  39.9 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.4 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 50144, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $30,649 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $30,649
State:  $43,875

Salary/wage: $28,349 (reported on 80.9% of returns)
Here:  $28,349
State:  $38,265
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 98.3% for AGIs below $10k, 73.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 83.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 84.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 70.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 40.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,638 (reported on 43.6% of returns)
This zip code:  $1,638
Iowa:  $1,768
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.4% for AGIs below $10k, 3.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,385 (reported on 17.6% of returns)
Here:  $1,385
State:  $2,510
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.0% for AGIs below $10k, 0.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$6,823 (reported on 17.0% of returns)
Here:  +$6,823
State:  +$6,139
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.2% for AGIs below $10k, 1.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$3,751 (reported on 20.7% of returns)
Here:  +$3,751
State:  +$8,574
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.5% for AGIs below $10k, 5.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.3% for AGIs $75k-100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,438 (reported on 1.4% of returns)
50144:  $3,438
Iowa:  $2,970

Total itemized deductions: $15,585 (2% of AGI, reported on 18.2% of returns)
Here:  $15,585
State:  $16,976
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 16.2% for AGIs below $10k, 7.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 15.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,440 (3.7% of AGI, reported on 14.2% of returns)
Here:  $2,440
Iowa:  $3,089

Here:  3.7% of AGI
State:  3.6% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $3,140 (reported on 70.5% of returns)
50144:  $3,140
State:  $6,177
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.9% for AGIs below $10k, 4.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,727 (reported on 20.4% of returns)
Here:  $1,727
State:  $1,540
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.5% for AGIs below $10k, 4.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 81.0%
Here:  81%
State:  70%
(% for various income ranges: 73.2% for AGIs below $10k, 83.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 82.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 84.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 86.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 89.7% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $31,560
This zip code:  $31,560
Iowa:  $47,292
Leon, IA (50144) map

Nearest zip codes: 50067, 50065, 50262, 50103, 50264, 50140.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  65.6%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  4.5%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Housing units in zip code 50144 with a mortgage: 213 (14 second mortgage, 3 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 345


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $764

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $347

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  16.7%
Whole state:  11.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  5.7%
Whole state:  4.7%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.3
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  3.9
State:  4.2


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Churches in zip code 50144 include: Church of Christ (A), Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (B), Presbyterian Church (C), United Methodist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Shy Cemetery (1), Palenstine Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Leon Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 25
  • 1995 to 1998: 78
  • 1990 to 1994: 31
  • 1980 to 1989: 123
  • 1970 to 1979: 196
  • 1960 to 1969: 127
  • 1950 to 1959: 155
  • 1940 to 1949: 99
  • 1939 or earlier: 502



Zip code 50144 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Leon, IA (50144):
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 30
  • 2 bedrooms: 238
  • 3 bedrooms: 388
  • 4 bedrooms: 134
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 72


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 10
  • 1 bedrooms: 134
  • 2 bedrooms: 106
  • 3 bedrooms: 44
  • 4 bedrooms: 15
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 9



Vehicles available in 50144 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 30
  • 1 vehicle: 213
  • 2 vehicles: 379
  • 3 vehicles: 168
  • 4 vehicles: 48
  • 5 or more vehicles: 24


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 83
  • 1 vehicle: 133
  • 2 vehicles: 86
  • 3 vehicles: 5
  • 4 vehicles: 6
  • 5 or more vehicles: 5



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 50144 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 50144 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 50144:

  • Less than $10,000: 22
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 13
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 31
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 30
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 27
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 20
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 36
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 89
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 66
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 58
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 55
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 60
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 69
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 91
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 56
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 29
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 19
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 21
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 5
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 17
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 4
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 7
 



50144 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 50144:

  • Less than $100: 14
  • $100 to $149: 18
  • $150 to $199: 23
  • $200 to $249: 20
  • $250 to $299: 44
  • $300 to $349: 27
  • $350 to $399: 22
  • $400 to $449: 4
  • $800 to $899: 15
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 5
  • No cash rent: 37
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $33,172.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $61,319
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $93,343

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $76,170 (it was $51,400 in 2000)
50144:  $76,170
Iowa:  $117,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $40,966 - $109,431

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $94,354
Here:  $94,354
State:  $150,000

Townhouses or other attached units: $199,256
Here:  $199,256
State:  $158,666

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $586,954
Here:  $586,954
State:  $127,528

Mobile homes: $40,682
Here:  $40,682
State:  $29,315


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,041
  • One, attached: 7
  • Two: 34
  • 3 or 4: 56
  • 5 to 9: 63
  • 10 to 19: 19
  • 20 to 49: 25
  • Mobile homes: 91
50144 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 838 (71%)
  • Carpooled: 195 (16%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 6 (1%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 4 (0%)
  • Subway or elevated: 7 (1%)
  • Bicycle: 4 (0%)
  • Walked: 40 (3%)
  • Other means: 7 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 87 (7%)
 

50144 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 179
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 227
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 178
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 42
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 143
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 37
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 100
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 30
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 4
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 42
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 71
  • 90 or more minutes: 48
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 70.8%


Household type by relationship
Households: 2,823

  • In family households: 2,419 (667 male householders, 134 female householders)
    688 spouses, 810 children (768 natural, 3 adopted, 39 stepchildren), 49 grandchildren, 16 brothers or sisters, 19 parents, 14 other relatives, 22 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 404 (116 male householders (103 living alone)), 254 female householders (244 living alone)), 34 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 67 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 387 2-persons, 162 3-persons, 138 4-persons, 79 5-persons, 15 6-persons, 20 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 347 1-person, 18 2-persons, 5 5-persons.

539 married couples with children.
163 single-parent households (33 men, 130 women).

95.8% of residents of 50144 zip code speak English at home.
1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (60% very well, 40% not well).
2.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (58% very well, 42% well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 2 (0.1%)
(100.0% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  0.1%
Whole state:  3.1%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Germany (100%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 2

White population: 2,848
Black population: 7
American Indian population: 9
Asian population: 11
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 2
Two or more races population: 15

Zip code 50144 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 German: 592
 United States or American: 293
 English: 275
 Irish: 201
 Other groups: 108
 Dutch: 69
 Scottish: 41
 Norwegian: 36
 Scotch-Irish: 36
 French (except Basque): 25
 Danish: 23
 Welsh: 22
 Italian: 19
 European: 16
 Pennsylvania German: 15
 Polish: 14
 Swiss: 13
 Swedish: 11
 Greek: 10
 French Canadian: 7
 British: 4



Zip code 50144 topographic map


Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • CENTRAL DECATUR JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL (1201 NE POPLAR in LEON, IA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-271093 172
    Organizations: CENTRAL DECATUR COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (201 SE 6TH ST in LEON, IA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-271093 436
    Organizations: CENTRAL DECATUR COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL (1405 NORTHWEST CHURCH STREET in LEON, IA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Business SIC classification: NONCLASSIFIABLE ESTABLISHMENTS
    Alternative names: DECATUR COMPANY HOSPITAL
  • AT&T-MICROWAVE TOWER SITE (HWY 2 E TO #220, N TO TOWER in LEON, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • BRUNERS COUNTRY SHOP-FORMER SITE OF (2 MI E OF DECATUR, .6 MI N ON in LEON, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business NAICS classification: AUTOMOTIVE BODY, PAINT, AND INTERIOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.
  • SOUTHERN IA PAVING (905 SOUTH MAIN in LEON, IA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS
    Alternative names: CLOSED FACILITY -- SOUTHERN IA PAVING
  • CENTRAL DECATUR C S D (1201 N E POPLAR in LEON, IA)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
  • DECATUR COUNTY COURTHOUSE (207 W MAIN in LEON, IA)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
  • SMITH FEEDER SUPPLY INC (RR 1 / BOX 21A in LEON, IA)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)


Median worth of mobile homes: $51,260

Zip code 50144 marital status for males
Zip code 50144 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (59%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (23%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2179
  • Northeast: 22
  • Midwest: 442
  • South: 136
  • West: 101

58% of the 50144 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 55% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 40% lived in Iowa.

Population in 1990: 2,556. Population change in the 1990s: +336 (+13.1%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 46
Here:  11.7%
Iowa:  10.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 18
Here:  12.2%
Iowa:  7.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 12
Here:  21.1%
Iowa:  25.4%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (100-249 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (50-99: 1)
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (50-99: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (20-49: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (10-19: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




61 people in nursing homes
4 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Fatal accident statistics in 2006
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 7
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Fatal accident statistics in 2005
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0




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