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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 52228: Low Diversity and Racial Composition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 52228 in Fairfax, Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 91% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for this classification. The area's population has grown from 2,765 in 2010 to 3,454 in 2022. The median income has increased from $82,859 in 2013 to $94,772 in 2022.
The community has maintained its "Low Diversity" status from 2013 to 2022. The white population percentage has decreased slightly from 96% in 2013 to 91% in 2022. The Asian population increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2018-2019, before decreasing to 2% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has increased from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in Fairfax has grown by approximately 14.4% over nine years. There was a period of income decline from 2014 to 2018, followed by a sharp increase from 2019 to 2021, with a slight decrease in 2022. The period of highest income growth (2019-2021) coincides with a slight increase in racial diversity.
Fairfax's racial composition is less diverse than the national average. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was 59.3% nationally in 2021, compared to Fairfax's 91%. The median household income in Fairfax ($94,772 in 2022) is higher than the national median household income of $70,784 in 2021.
Fairfax remains a "Low Diversity" community, but there are subtle signs of increasing diversity. This, coupled with economic growth, indicates a stable, affluent community that is slowly becoming more diverse. The correlation between increased diversity and economic growth could be an area for further study, potentially informing local policies and community development strategies.
