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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 51243 in Little Rock, Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population of 443 people is predominantly white, with 89% identifying as such. The median income in this area is $64,220, which is slightly below the national median income.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community. However, subtle signs of increasing diversity have emerged. The white population percentage has decreased from 98% in 2014 to 89% in 2022. The Hispanic population has gradually increased from 1% in 2014 to 5% in 2022. The category of two or more races has grown from 2% in 2015 to 5% in 2022. These shifts indicate that the community might be slowly transitioning towards a more diverse composition, although it remains far from reaching the "Moderate Diversity" category.
The median income in this zip code has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, there was a steady increase from $51,323 to $64,858. The growth continued from 2017 to 2019, reaching a peak of $70,456. From 2020 to 2022, there was a decline and stabilization around $64,000-$69,000. The periods of income growth coincided with slight increases in diversity. For instance, the introduction of Asian residents (2% in 2015) corresponded with an increase in median income from $53,123 in 2014 to $60,329 in 2015.
Population trends show a general decline from 603 residents in 2016 to 443 in 2022. This decrease in population has occurred alongside subtle increases in diversity, suggesting that while some long-term white residents may be leaving, they are being partially replaced by a more diverse mix of newcomers.
The slow increase in diversity in this community aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America. However, the pace of change in this zip code appears to be slower than the national average. The economic fluctuations, particularly the post-2019 decline, may reflect broader economic challenges faced by small, rural communities across the United States. The ability to maintain a median income above $60,000 despite population decline suggests some economic resilience in the face of demographic changes.
In conclusion, while 51243 remains a "Low Diversity" community, subtle shifts in demographics and economic indicators suggest the early stages of a potential transition. If current trends continue, this zip code could be categorized as a "Transitional Community" in the coming years, slowly moving towards greater diversity and potentially different economic dynamics.
