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City: Independence, IA
Buchanan County, IA
Zip code population (2000): 8,796
Estimated population in 2005: 8,604

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 50644


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Houses and condos: 3,796
Renter-occupied apartments: 813
% of renters here:  24%
State:  28%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 50644: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 141.3 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 61 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
This zip code:  1.3% ($995)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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Males: 4,293  (48.8%)
Females: 4,503  (51.2%)
White population: 8,635
Black population: 23
American Indian population: 9
Asian population: 57
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 15
Two or more races population: 57

Urban population: 5,976
Rural population: 2,820

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $103,094
50644  $103,094
Iowa:  $106,600


According to our research of public records there were 12 registered sex offenders living in 50644 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is near the state average.

Median resident age:  38.6 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

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

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 50644, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $40,972 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $40,972
State:  $43,875

Salary/wage: $35,433 (reported on 82.7% of returns)
Here:  $35,433
State:  $38,265
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 170.5% for AGIs below $10k, 66.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 76.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 80.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 80.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 48.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $2,072 (reported on 56.6% of returns)
This zip code:  $2,072
Iowa:  $1,768
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 24.1% for AGIs below $10k, 4.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $4,397 (reported on 28.8% of returns)
Here:  $4,397
State:  $2,510
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.6% for AGIs below $10k, 2.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$5,799 (reported on 24.0% of returns)
Here:  +$5,799
State:  +$6,139
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -6.7% for AGIs below $10k, 1.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$8,375 (reported on 16.9% of returns)
Here:  +$8,375
State:  +$8,574
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.1% for AGIs below $10k, 2.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from farming: +$1,455 (reported on 6.8% of returns)
Here:  +$1,455
State:  $-74
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -17.2% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, -0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,950 (reported on 3.1% of returns)
50644:  $2,950
Iowa:  $2,970
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Self-employed pension: $8,588 (reported on 1.3% of returns)
Here:  $8,588
Iowa:  $11,928

Total itemized deductions: $15,333 (1% of AGI, reported on 29.5% of returns)
Here:  $15,333
State:  $16,976
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 20.5% for AGIs below $10k, 11.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,652 (3.4% of AGI, reported on 24.9% of returns)
Here:  $2,652
Iowa:  $3,089

Here:  3.4% of AGI
State:  3.6% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $10k, 0.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $5,228 (reported on 77.1% of returns)
50644:  $5,228
State:  $6,177
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.8% for AGIs below $10k, 4.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,487 (reported on 12.6% of returns)
Here:  $1,487
State:  $1,540
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.6% for AGIs below $10k, 2.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 76.7%
Here:  77%
State:  70%
(% for various income ranges: 65.8% for AGIs below $10k, 76.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 79.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 81.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 79.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 85.3% for AGIs over 100k)


Median household income (1999): $37,978
Estimated median household income in 2005: $41,962
This zip code  $41,962
Iowa:  $43,609

Independence, IA (50644) map

Nearest zip codes: 52329, 50641, 52326, 50682, 52210, 50671.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  69.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  4.7%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Housing units in zip code 50644 with a mortgage: 1,224 (133 second mortgage, 151 home equity loan, 4 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 850


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $743

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $267

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  6.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  2.6%
Whole state:  3.8%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.1
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.1
State:  4.2


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

Churches in zip code 50644 include: Bethel Baptist Church (A), Freedom Baptist Church (B), Living Water Church (C), Saint John's Catholic Church (D), Saint James Episcopal Church (E), Grace Evangelical Church (F), Cornerstone Foursquare Church (G), United Pentecostal Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 51
  • 1995 to 1998: 167
  • 1990 to 1994: 266
  • 1980 to 1989: 244
  • 1970 to 1979: 596
  • 1960 to 1969: 488
  • 1950 to 1959: 336
  • 1940 to 1949: 305
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,344



Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Independence, IA (50644):
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 98
  • 2 bedrooms: 669
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,224
  • 4 bedrooms: 495
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 110


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 16
  • 1 bedrooms: 274
  • 2 bedrooms: 317
  • 3 bedrooms: 173
  • 4 bedrooms: 24
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 9



Vehicles available in 50644 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 55
  • 1 vehicle: 708
  • 2 vehicles: 1,201
  • 3 vehicles: 465
  • 4 vehicles: 125
  • 5 or more vehicles: 42


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 177
  • 1 vehicle: 364
  • 2 vehicles: 187
  • 3 vehicles: 44
  • 4 vehicles: 30
  • 5 or more vehicles: 11



Estimated household income distribution in 2005:

Zip code 50644 household income distribution in 2005

Zip code 50644 house/condo values in 2005


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2005 in zip code 50644:

  • Less than $10,000: 12
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 27
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 17
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 71
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 38
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 264
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 153
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 237
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 305
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 224
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 208
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 225
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 110
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 84
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 27
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 23
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 19
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 12
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 18
 

Independence, IA (50644) map from a distance

50644 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2000 in zip code 50644:

  • Less than $100: 42
  • $100 to $149: 55
  • $150 to $199: 85
  • $200 to $249: 108
  • $250 to $299: 97
  • $300 to $349: 114
  • $350 to $399: 157
  • $400 to $449: 36
  • $500 to $549: 35
  • $550 to $599: 6
  • $650 to $699: 8
  • $900 to $999: 19
  • No cash rent: 26
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $81,800


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2005 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $100,237
  • Asian householders: $454,445
  • Some other race householders: $58,428
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $65,959

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,953
  • One, attached: 16
  • Two: 135
  • 3 or 4: 253
  • 5 to 9: 49
  • 10 to 19: 19
  • 20 to 49: 93
  • 50 or more: 8
  • Mobile homes: 261
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 10
50644 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 3,383 (83%)
  • Carpooled: 252 (6%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 13 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 10 (0%)
  • Walked: 200 (5%)
  • Other means: 16 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 221 (5%)
 

50644 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 272
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 1115
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 821
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 338
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 214
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 71
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 285
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 127
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 159
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 291
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 99
  • 90 or more minutes: 82
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 73.1%


Household type by relationship
Households: 8,339

  • In family households: 7,179 (2,008 male householders, 349 female householders)
    2,077 spouses, 2,491 children (2,321 natural, 61 adopted, 109 stepchildren), 61 grandchildren, 23 brothers or sisters, 20 parents, 17 other relatives, 133 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,160 (354 male householders (298 living alone)), 671 female householders (616 living alone)), 135 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 405 (374 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,094 2-persons, 518 3-persons, 443 4-persons, 264 5-persons, 28 6-persons, 10 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 914 1-person, 105 2-persons, 6 3-persons.

1,721 married couples with children.
395 single-parent households (113 men, 282 women).

95.6% of residents of 50644 zip code speak English at home.
2.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (60% very well, 29% well, 11% not well).
1.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (50% very well, 46% well, 4% not well).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (69% very well, 31% not well).

Foreign born population: 143 (1.6%)
(77.6% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  1.6%
Whole state:  3.1%


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



  • Mexico (19%)
  • India (15%)
  • Vietnam (11%)
  • Canada (10%)
  • Guatemala (8%)
  • Chile (8%)
  • Honduras (7%)


Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 14
  • 1990 to 1994: 16
  • 1985 to 1989: 34
  • 1980 to 1984: 11
  • 1975 to 1979: 28
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1965 to 1969: 33


Zip code 50644 races chart


First ancestries reported:

  • German: 2693
  • Irish: 1031
  • United States or American: 811
  • English: 437
  • Other groups: 317
  • Norwegian: 193
  • French (except Basque): 148
  • Dutch: 136
  • Scottish: 99
  • Danish: 89
  • Scotch-Irish: 80
  • Czech: 79
  • Italian: 69
  • Polish: 60
  • Swedish: 56
  • Pennsylvania German: 27
  • French Canadian: 18
  • Swiss: 17
  • Yugoslavian: 12
  • British: 10
  • Austrian: 6
  • Czechoslovakian: 3


Zip code 50644 topographic map


Major facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BIG SKY FLYING SERVICE (1684 230TH STREET in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Alternative names: RICH, KYLE E DBA/BIG SKY FLYING SERVICE
  • EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (211 9TH AVE SE in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-103105 409
    Organizations: INDEPENDENCE COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • BIG SKY FLYING SVC (HWY 210 in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-07-1994-0355, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
  • BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INCORPORATED BROOKS QUARRY (2076 220TH STREET in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: CRUSHED AND BROKEN LIMESTONE
    Organizations: BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS, INC. (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: BRUENING ROCK PROD INC (BROOKS
  • SCHUYLER AG AVIATION (1684 230TH STREET in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Alternative names: SHUYLER AG AVIATION
  • BUCHANAN COUNTY COOPERATIVE (209 10TH AVENUE NW in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: NONCLASSIFIABLE ESTABLISHMENTS
    Alternative names: BUCHANAN COMPANY COOP
  • ROSCOES SINCLAIR SERVICE STATION (415 FIRST STREET EAST in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: BRUCE ROSCOVIUS (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • SWISS VALLEY AG SERVICE (600 11TH STREET NORTHEAST in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: H HALFORD & SONS (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: SWISS VALLEY FARMS COMPANY INDEPENDENCE NH3
  • NEOWA FS INC INDEPENDENCE-AA (1859 GOLF COURSE BOULEVARD in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: NEOWA FARM SERVICE INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: NEOWA FARM SERIVCE INC
  • PINE RIDGE MOBILE HOME PARK (C/O PINE RIDGE M. H. PARK in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: OPERATORS OF RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME SITES
    Organizations: RAYMOND & BERDINE SEE (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • PRIES ENTERPRISES INC. (701 17TH STREET SOUTHEAST in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    SUPERFUND (Superfund database)
    TSD (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    Business SIC classification: ALUMINUM EXTRUDED PRODUCTS
    Organizations: MERLE MCMAHON (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: PRIES ENTERPRISES INC-FORMER SITE OF
  • BUCHANAN CNTY SANITARY LNDFLL (1676 KENTUCKY AVE in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • SUNOCO SERVICE STATION-FORMER SITE OF (202 1ST ST W in INDEPENDENCE, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))


Median worth of mobile homes: $25,500

Zip code 50644 marital status for males
Zip code 50644 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 (67%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (17%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Wood (1%)


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

  • This state: 7423
  • Northeast: 59
  • Midwest: 733
  • South: 228
  • West: 149

61% of the 50644 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 58% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 71% lived in Iowa.

Population in 1990: 8,466. Population change in the 1990s: +330 (+3.9%).



Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 183
Here:  17.0%
Iowa:  10.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 35
Here:  5.7%
Iowa:  7.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 24
Here:  14.0%
Iowa:  25.4%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • WAPSIPINICON FORESTRY SERVICE (1512 3RD ST in INDEPENDENCE, IA): $29,976 in 2 contracts in 2005
    $14,988 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Land Treatment Practices Services (plowing/clearing, etc.). Taking place in MN. Signed on 2005-08-03. Completion date: 2005-10-31.
    $14,988 with Army for Land Treatment Practices Services (plowing/clearing, etc.). Taking place in MN. Signed on 2005-08-03. Completion date: 2005-10-31.


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

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (250-499 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (100-249: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (50-99: 1, 20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 3)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (50-99: 2)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 3, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (50-99: 1, 20-49: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Construction: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (50-99: 1, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Retardation Facilities (50-99: 1, 5-9: 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.)



People in group quarters
  • 190 people in nursing homes
  • 141 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 60 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 11 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)





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