ZIP Code 52306 is associated with the city of Mechanicsville in Iowa (Cedar County) in the U.S. The median household income is at $65,729, while an estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. Approximately 15.1% of residents in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $29,063. The median age in ZIP Code 52306 is approximately 46.3 years, with 27.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 1,601.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 52306 is $65,729, while the region's mean household income is $73,295. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,063. The per capita income in ZIP Code 52306 of $29,063 is approximately 9.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 4.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 57.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.3% of the population in 52306 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.8% of 52306 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 25.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 52306, 93.1% of the population graduated high school, while 15.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.6% in this Cedar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.8% |
| Associate's degree | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 52306, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 1.5% of 52306 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 52306 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 52306 are older than average. The median age of 46.3 years in ZIP Code 52306 is approximately 21.52% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 52306 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 52306 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 3.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 52306 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 36.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 52306 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.2% of adults 18 and older in this Cedar County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.9% |
| Current asthma | 9.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 52306 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.3% of those 18 and above in 52306 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 52306 include obesity (39.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 70.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| Current smoking | 16.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.2% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 52306, an estimated 44.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Cedar County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 44.7% |
In 52306, 66.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.0 minutes. Approximately 20.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 52306 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 52306 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.8% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 19.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.6% |
| Information | 0.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.9% |
| Public administration | 4.5% |
In ZIP Code 52306, 99.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cedar County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.2% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 52306 | 12.99¢/kWh | 9.01¢/kWh | 5.78¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 14.82¢/kWh | 11.35¢/kWh | 8.18¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 52306 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 3.65 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.13 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.17 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.72 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.15 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 3.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 2.33 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 1.78 | 5.46 |