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ZIP 50436 — 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 50436

50436 has a population of 5,760 with a median age of 35.9 yrs (50.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.3%+45% vs US avg
x
Black
1.6%-87% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.0%+2% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.9%-79% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.7%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.4%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
15.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.2%-53% vs US avg
x
High school
26.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Some college
43.2%+49% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
x
Diversity Index
20/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.4%-18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
57.0%+310% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-38% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.5%-21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.3%+113% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 50436

Poverty Rate
9.4%-18% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
57.0%+310% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.3%+113% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.5%-21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.0%-51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.0%-40% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,760
Median age35.9
Poverty rate9.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Black1.6%
Asian6.0%
Foreign-born57.0%