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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 52236: A Study of Racial Composition in Homestead, Iowa
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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 52236 in Homestead, Iowa, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The population is 95% white, with the area covering 30.81 square miles and having a population of 663, indicating a rural or semi-rural setting.
The community has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has consistently remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022. Minor fluctuations in diversity include a temporary increase in the Hispanic population from 2% in 2015 to 7% in 2018, before returning to 2% by 2022. The Asian population never exceeded 2% and dropped to 0% by 2021. The category of Two or More Races appeared in 2020, maintaining a steady 3% of the population.
The median income in Homestead has shown variability. It increased from $64,949 in 2013 to $69,432 in 2017, dropped to $62,033 in 2018, peaked at $79,236 in 2021, and then declined to $68,721 in 2022. The population has generally decreased from 771 in 2010 to 663 in 2022, with no strong correlation to income changes.
Homestead's lack of diversity contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity. The median income has generally remained above the national median income, which was approximately $67,521 in 2020. This suggests that despite its rural nature and lack of diversity, the area maintains a relatively strong economic position. The population decline in Homestead contrasts with overall population growth in many parts of the country, particularly in more diverse urban and suburban areas.
Homestead represents a stable, predominantly white community with relatively high median incomes. While it has experienced some economic volatility and a slight population decline, its racial composition has remained largely unchanged over the past decade. This demographic stability, combined with its rural setting and above-average incomes, indicates a community that has remained somewhat insulated from broader national trends towards increased diversity and urbanization.
