Area Code 515

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Area Code 515 Map

Area Code 515 Overview

879,616
TOTAL POPULATION
442,416
MALE POPULATION
437,200
FEMALE POPULATION
101.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,046
PER CAPITA INCOME
$93,041
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,153
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,071
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
53.26
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
468,280
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 515

The most populous races in Area Code 515 are White / Caucasian (735,791 | 83.7%), Hispanic or Latino (62,801 | 7.1%), and Two or more Races (43,726 | 5.0%).
Race in Area Code 515
Race# Population% Population
Asian37,4754.3%
Black / African American43,2504.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific4110.1%
Hispanic or Latino62,8017.1%
Native / Alaskan1,8230.2%
White / Caucasian735,79183.7%
Two or more Races43,7265.0%
Some other Race17,1401.9%
Total879,616100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 515

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 515 are German (243,583 | 27.7%), Irish (110,842 | 12.6%), English (90,790 | 10.3%), Norwegian (47,291 | 5.4%), and Mexican (44,879 | 5.1%), together accounting for 61.1% of all Area Code 515 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 515
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan6240.1%
African4,2640.5%
Alaska Native420.0%
Alaskan Athabascan140.0%
Albanian960.0%
Aleut50.0%
American31,2843.6%
Apache650.0%
Arab3,5280.4%
Argentinean2120.0%
Armenian770.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac390.0%
Australian2000.0%
Austrian1,4280.2%
Bahamian60.0%
Bangladeshi2720.0%
Barbadian170.0%
Basque120.0%
Belgian1,1440.1%
Bhutanese8610.1%
Blackfeet3410.0%
Bolivian560.0%
Brazilian5440.1%
British5,0540.6%
Bulgarian1140.0%
Burmese4,4980.5%
Cajun170.0%
Cambodian850.0%
Canadian8800.1%
Cape Verdean40.0%
Celtic670.0%
Central American7,5070.9%
Central American Indian2350.0%
Cherokee1,0650.1%
Cheyenne430.0%
Chickasaw90.0%
Chilean2630.0%
Chippewa1000.0%
Choctaw2250.0%
Colombian8260.1%
Comanche1410.0%
Costa Rican2060.0%
Cree340.0%
Creek1020.0%
Croatian1,4800.2%
Crow70.0%
Cuban9640.1%
Cypriot200.0%
Czech7,4450.9%
Czechoslovakian1,0730.1%
Danish12,2441.4%
Dominican2070.0%
Dutch24,4682.8%
Dutch West Indian90.0%
Eastern European1,6710.2%
Ecuadorian5640.1%
Egyptian4840.1%
English90,79010.3%
Estonian230.0%
Ethiopian7160.1%
European17,3172.0%
Filipino1460.0%
Finnish8490.1%
French14,5991.7%
French American Indian460.0%
French Canadian1,2680.1%
German243,58327.7%
German Russian260.0%
Ghanaian3690.0%
Greek1,2810.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1040.0%
Guatemalan2,0960.2%
Haitian3190.0%
Honduran9210.1%
Hopi40.0%
Houma40.0%
Hungarian1,2880.2%
Icelander1220.0%
Indian (Asian)7,0940.8%
Indonesian3,8910.4%
Inupiat80.0%
Iranian4050.1%
Iraqi8550.1%
Irish110,84212.6%
Iroquois500.0%
Israeli350.0%
Italian24,7632.8%
Jamaican6380.1%
Japanese1,0180.1%
Jordanian810.0%
Kenyan1930.0%
Kiowa590.0%
Korean3,9090.4%
Laotian1740.0%
Latvian2580.0%
Lebanese7210.1%
Liberian3,1150.4%
Lithuanian6710.1%
Luxembourger1,1860.1%
Macedonian930.0%
Malaysian3,9980.4%
Maltese190.0%
Marshallese700.0%
Mexican44,8795.1%
Mexican American Indian4510.1%
Mongolian2970.0%
Moroccan1530.0%
Native Hawaiian5330.1%
Navajo3350.0%
New Zealander1190.0%
Nicaraguan2800.0%
Nigerian7030.1%
Northern European2,3510.3%
Norwegian47,2915.4%
Osage30.0%
Ottawa40.0%
Pakistani1,2450.1%
Palestinian880.0%
Panamanian2900.0%
Paraguayan210.0%
Pennsylvania German3120.0%
Peruvian4830.1%
Polish11,4091.3%
Portuguese7380.1%
Pueblo560.0%
Puerto Rican2,9010.3%
Romanian6060.1%
Russian3,0250.3%
Salvadoran3,6780.4%
Samoan520.0%
Scandinavian6,4450.7%
Scotch-Irish6,6400.7%
Scottish14,3081.6%
Seminole20.0%
Senegalese1060.0%
Serbian2990.0%
Shoshone50.0%
Sierra Leonean160.0%
Sioux6960.1%
Slavic4450.1%
Slovak4590.1%
Slovene3140.0%
Somali1,3980.2%
South African550.0%
South American2,7800.3%
South American Indian160.0%
Spaniard7760.1%
Spanish8530.1%
Spanish American160.0%
Spanish American Indian210.0%
Sri Lankan5,2840.6%
Subsaharan African16,3011.8%
Sudanese3,7730.4%
Swedish25,2612.9%
Swiss3,3260.4%
Syrian250.0%
Thai8,0980.9%
Tlingit-Haida30.0%
Tongan370.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian150.0%
Turkish1420.0%
Ugandan1220.0%
Ukrainian1,0030.1%
Uruguayan250.0%
Ute20.0%
Venezuelan3300.0%
Vietnamese1960.0%
Welsh6,6300.7%
West Indian370.0%
Yakama180.0%
Yaqui660.0%
Yugoslavian4,4190.5%
Yup'ik90.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 515

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 515 came from Asia (29,432 | 3.4%), Latin America (19,713 | 2.2%), Central America (16,758 | 1.9%), Mexico (12,203 | 1.4%), and South Eastern Asia (12,102 | 1.4%), together accounting for 10.3% of all Area Code 515 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 515
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4450.1%
Africa11,8351.3%
Argentina1040.0%
Asia29,4323.4%
Australia2170.0%
Austria190.0%
Azores20.0%
Bahamas60.0%
Bangladesh1860.0%
Belarus420.0%
Belgium110.0%
Belize150.0%
Bolivia50.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3,6210.4%
Brazil8580.1%
Bulgaria710.0%
Cambodia1410.0%
Cameroon1580.0%
Canada7560.1%
Caribbean6340.1%
Central America16,7581.9%
Chile550.0%
China3,9970.4%
Colombia6270.1%
Congo7450.1%
Costa Rica590.0%
Croatia2140.0%
Cuba2330.0%
Denmark160.0%
Dominican Republic1490.0%
Eastern Africa4,1930.5%
Eastern Asia6,1890.7%
Eastern Europe6,0260.7%
Ecuador1980.0%
Egypt6060.1%
El Salvador2,5160.3%
England2460.0%
Eritrea2180.0%
Ethiopia5360.1%
Europe7,9970.9%
France600.0%
Germany6020.1%
Ghana2820.0%
Greece410.0%
Guatemala1,1880.1%
Haiti1230.0%
Honduras5710.1%
Hong Kong1000.0%
Hungary310.0%
India5,5070.6%
Indonesia2630.0%
Iran2440.0%
Iraq1,2610.1%
Ireland160.0%
Israel280.0%
Italy1610.0%
Jamaica940.0%
Japan1450.0%
Jordan2420.0%
Kazakhstan210.0%
Kenya5400.1%
Korea1,9690.2%
Kuwait830.0%
Laos2,0980.2%
Latin America19,7132.2%
Latvia1250.0%
Lebanon2540.0%
Liberia1,8800.2%
Lithuania50.0%
Malaysia5580.1%
Mexico12,2031.4%
Micronesia580.0%
Middle Africa1,3360.2%
Moldova1290.0%
Morocco1050.0%
Nepal6820.1%
Netherlands1050.0%
Nicaragua1380.0%
Nigeria3990.1%
Northern Africa2,3940.3%
Northern Europe6540.1%
Norway860.0%
Oceania3070.0%
Pakistan1420.0%
Panama520.0%
Peru1290.0%
Philippines1,3210.2%
Poland1600.0%
Portugal120.0%
Romania1660.0%
Russia6710.1%
Saudi Arabia1020.0%
Scotland210.0%
Senegal740.0%
Serbia200.0%
Sierra Leone1170.0%
Singapore550.0%
Somalia7030.1%
South Africa2150.0%
South America2,3210.3%
South Central Asia8,7491.0%
South Eastern Asia12,1021.4%
Southern Europe4980.1%
Spain2650.0%
Sri Lanka2600.0%
Sudan1,5960.2%
Sweden120.0%
Switzerland150.0%
Syria570.0%
Taiwan1840.0%
Thailand1,8590.2%
Trinidad and Tobago290.0%
Turkey1290.0%
Uganda1560.0%
Ukraine4320.1%
Uruguay1800.0%
Uzbekistan460.0%
Venezuela1410.0%
Vietnam3,3240.4%
Western Africa3,1960.4%
Western Asia2,3780.3%
Western Europe8190.1%
Yemen240.0%
Zaire3500.0%
Zimbabwe470.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 515

Sex and Age in Area Code 515

The most populous age groups in Area Code 515 are 20 to 24 Years (36,814 | 8.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (33,235 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 515
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27,918 (6.3%)26,859 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years29,783 (6.7%)29,005 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years30,300 (6.9%)27,839 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years32,817 (7.4%)30,774 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years36,814 (8.3%)33,235 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years32,582 (7.4%)29,567 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years30,826 (7.0%)29,599 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years32,651 (7.4%)30,181 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years28,842 (6.5%)27,378 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years26,272 (5.9%)24,720 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years25,527 (5.8%)25,040 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years26,065 (5.9%)26,438 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years25,213 (5.7%)25,471 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years19,837 (4.5%)22,423 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years16,179 (3.7%)17,024 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years9,118 (2.1%)12,008 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years5,934 (1.3%)8,961 (2.1%)
85 Years and over5,738 (1.3%)10,678 (2.4%)
Total442,416 (100.0%)437,200 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 515

Median Family Size in Area Code 515

The median family size in Area Code 515 is 2.97 persons per family, with married-couple families (166,158 | 77.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.0019 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (15,047 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 515
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple166,158 (77.4%)3.00
Single Male/Father15,047 (7.0%)2.82
Single Female/Mother33,437 (15.6%)2.90
Total Families214,642 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Area Code 515

The median household size in Area Code 515 is 2.43 persons per household, with single male/father households (15,047 | 4.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.30362 persons per household. non-family households (139,066 | 39.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 515
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple166,158 (47.0%)3.02
Single Male/Father15,047 (4.3%)3.30
Single Female/Mother33,437 (9.5%)3.19
Non-family139,066 (39.3%)1.21
Total Households353,708 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 515

Out of a total of 353,708 households in Area Code 515, 214,642 (60.7%) are family households, while 139,066 (39.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 95,763, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 107,871.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 515
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-107,871 (30.5%)
2-Person Households95,763 (27.1%)25,601 (7.2%)
3-Person Households45,123 (12.8%)3,493 (1.0%)
4-Person Households42,616 (12.0%)1,755 (0.5%)
5-Person Households20,735 (5.9%)310 (0.1%)
6-Person Households7,017 (2.0%)30 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,388 (1.0%)6 (0.0%)
Total214,642 (60.7%)139,066 (39.3%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 515

Fertility by Age in Area Code 515

Average fertility rate in Area Code 515 is 80.7 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 202.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 515
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years152 (1.4%)202.0
20 to 34 years8,067 (74.1%)150.1
35 to 50 years2,668 (24.5%)56.4
Total10,887 (100.0%)80.7

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 515

59.1% of women with births (10,887) in Area Code 515 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 90.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 44.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 515
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years14 (9.2%)138 (90.8%)
20 to 34 years4,502 (55.8%)3,565 (44.2%)
35 to 50 years1,468 (55.0%)1,200 (45.0%)
Total6,430 (59.1%)4,457 (40.9%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 515

Average fertility rate in Area Code 515 is 80.7 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 164.6 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 86.9 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 515
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School813 (7.5%)86.9
High School Diploma2,166 (19.9%)126.8
College or Associate's Degree3,179 (29.2%)93.6
Bachelor's Degree3,099 (28.5%)110.7
Graduate Degree1,630 (15.0%)164.6
Total10,887 (100.0%)80.7

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 515

40.9% of women with births in Area Code 515 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 54.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 75.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 515
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School199 (24.5%)614 (75.5%)
High School Diploma613 (28.3%)1,553 (71.7%)
College or Associate's Degree1,196 (37.6%)1,983 (62.4%)
Bachelor's Degree1,685 (54.4%)1,414 (45.6%)
Graduate Degree882 (54.1%)748 (45.9%)
Total6,430 (59.1%)4,457 (40.9%)

Income in Area Code 515

Income Overview in Area Code 515

Per Capita Income in Area Code 515 is $38,046, while median incomes of families and households are $93,041 and $76,153 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income879,616$38,046
Median Family Income214,642$93,041
Mean Family Income214,642$14,146,060
Median Household Income353,708$76,153
Mean Household Income353,708$12,087,281
Income Deficit214,642$11,071
Wage / Income Gap (%)879,61629.95%
Wage / Income Gap ($)879,61670.05¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index879,61653.26

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 515

Average Earnings in Area Code 515 are $44,502, $52,474 for men and $36,611 for women, a difference of 30.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 515
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male274,461 (53.2%)$52,474
Female241,845 (46.8%)$36,611
Total516,306 (100.0%)$44,502

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 515

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 515 are $100,000+ for men (48,052 | 17.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (21,798 | 9.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 515
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13,374 (4.9%)14,957 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9998,770 (3.2%)10,472 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4999,699 (3.5%)11,474 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9997,104 (2.6%)8,034 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4996,572 (2.4%)8,345 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,113 (1.9%)6,443 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,943 (1.8%)7,962 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,996 (1.1%)5,666 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,672 (1.7%)6,310 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9996,204 (2.3%)6,736 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99911,279 (4.1%)13,995 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99912,895 (4.7%)13,953 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99912,052 (4.4%)13,275 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99912,977 (4.7%)13,317 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99914,622 (5.3%)13,750 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99912,725 (4.6%)11,334 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99924,052 (8.8%)20,899 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99921,170 (7.7%)14,428 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99935,190 (12.8%)21,798 (9.0%)
$100,000+48,052 (17.5%)18,697 (7.7%)
Total274,461 (100.0%)241,845 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 515

Average earnings in Area Code 515 are $7,530,985 for men and $5,168,438 for women, a difference of 31.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $8,234,650, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,584,963. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $6,072,273, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $919,741.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 515
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,584,963$919,741
High School Diploma$5,892,954$3,280,580
College or Associate's Degree$7,279,933$4,621,068
Bachelor's Degree$8,234,650$6,072,273
Graduate Degree$5,614,964$5,248,175
Total$7,530,985$5,168,438

Family Income in Area Code 515

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 515

According to the Area Code 515 family income data, there are 6,316,699 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 2,942.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 363,174 families (169.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 515
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000750,388349.6%
$10,000 to $14,999363,174169.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,053,892491.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,680,003782.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,503,3701,166.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994,904,1402,284.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994,976,4752,318.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996,316,6992,942.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992,957,1231,377.7%
$200,000+2,610,2611,216.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 515

6-person families (6,262 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 515 with $126,164 per family, while 2-person families (102,791 | 47.9%) have the highest median income of $42,557 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 515
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families102,791 (47.9%)$85,114
3-Person Families43,383 (20.2%)$102,054
4-Person Families40,001 (18.6%)$113,614
5-Person Families19,325 (9.0%)$117,676
6-Person Families6,262 (2.9%)$126,164
7+ Person Families2,880 (1.3%)$118,587
Total214,642 (100.0%)$93,041

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 515

The median family income in Area Code 515 is $93,041, with families comprising 3+ earners (24,455) having the highest median family income of $145,893, while families with no earners (26,045) have the lowest median family income of $56,042, accounting for 11.4% and 12.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 515
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners26,045 (12.1%)$56,042
1 Earner59,011 (27.5%)$66,782
2 Earners105,131 (49.0%)$110,490
3+ Earners24,455 (11.4%)$145,893
Total214,642 (100.0%)$93,041

Household Income in Area Code 515

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 515

With 8,524,363 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 515, accounting for 2,410.0% of all households. In contrast, only 1,437,116 households (406.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 515
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,082,633588.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,437,116406.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993,456,788977.3%
$25,000 to $34,9993,591,1971,015.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995,117,0941,446.7%
$50,000 to $74,9998,524,3632,410.0%
$75,000 to $99,9997,103,8712,008.4%
$100,000 to $149,9998,468,4772,394.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993,678,2091,039.9%
$200,000+3,229,000912.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 515

The median household income in Area Code 515 is $76,153, with the highest median household income of $93,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 119,172 households (33.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,394, with 81,572 households (23.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 515
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24,138 (6.8%)$56,833
25 to 44 Years128,826 (36.4%)$86,886
45 to 64 Years119,172 (33.7%)$93,125
65+ Years81,572 (23.1%)$51,394
Total353,708 (100.0%)$76,153

Poverty in Area Code 515

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 515

With 9.9% poverty level for males and 11.1% for females among the residents of Area Code 515, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11,171 males (26.1%) and 11,075 females (28.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 515
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,097 (14.9%)2,851 (10.7%)
5 Years805 (13.3%)584 (10.8%)
6 to 11 Years3,597 (10.1%)3,899 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years2,143 (12.2%)1,847 (11.2%)
15 Years720 (12.2%)606 (11.8%)
16 and 17 Years1,325 (11.4%)1,264 (10.7%)
18 to 24 Years11,171 (26.1%)11,075 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Years3,920 (6.3%)6,895 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years3,733 (6.1%)4,780 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,071 (7.9%)3,294 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,880 (7.6%)4,466 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,798 (5.1%)2,650 (6.8%)
75 Years and over1,088 (5.6%)2,837 (9.9%)
Total42,348 (9.9%)47,048 (11.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 515

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 515, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.0% of males and 93.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 515
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23,455 (85.1%)23,726 (89.3%)
5 Years5,269 (86.8%)4,819 (89.2%)
6 to 11 Years31,874 (89.9%)30,223 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years15,431 (87.8%)14,667 (88.8%)
15 Years5,202 (87.8%)4,506 (88.1%)
16 and 17 Years10,273 (88.6%)10,581 (89.3%)
18 to 24 Years31,636 (73.9%)28,303 (71.9%)
25 to 34 Years58,578 (93.7%)52,125 (88.3%)
35 to 44 Years56,961 (93.9%)52,696 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years47,377 (92.1%)46,410 (93.4%)
55 to 64 Years47,076 (92.4%)47,307 (91.4%)
65 to 74 Years33,771 (95.0%)36,413 (93.2%)
75 Years and over18,490 (94.4%)25,777 (90.1%)
Total385,393 (90.1%)377,553 (88.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 515

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 515 show that 3.0% or 4,920 of the total 166,158 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 27.3%, comprising of 444 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 2,060 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 515
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children90,123 (97.8%)2,060 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children53,461 (97.2%)1,529 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children16,471 (94.9%)887 (5.1%)
5 or more Children1,183 (72.7%)444 (27.3%)
Total161,238 (97.0%)4,920 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 515

According to the poverty data in Area Code 515, 11.6% or 1,748 single-father households and 21.4% or 7,163 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (43.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,682 households (40.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 515
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children376 (7.4%)849 (8.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,133 (13.3%)4,432 (24.1%)
3 or 4 Children223 (15.8%)1,682 (40.1%)
5 or more Children16 (43.2%)200 (36.3%)
Total1,748 (11.6%)7,163 (21.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 515

The poverty data for Area Code 515 shows that 4,920 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 8,911 of the single-parent households (18.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 444 households (27.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 216 household (36.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 515
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,060 (2.2%)1,225 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,529 (2.8%)5,565 (20.7%)
3 or 4 Children887 (5.1%)1,905 (34.0%)
5 or more Children444 (27.3%)216 (36.7%)
Total4,920 (3.0%)8,911 (18.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 515

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 515

Among the 456,424 employed individuals in Area Code 515, private company employees (310,176 | 68.0%), not-for-profit organizations (39,213 | 8.6%), and local government employees (29,504 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 515
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees310,17668.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)15,5153.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)23,4695.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations39,2138.6%
Local Government Employees29,5046.5%
State Government Employees27,5936.0%
Federal Government Employees10,1702.2%
Unpaid Family Workers7840.2%
Total456,424100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 515

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 515, out of the total population over 16 years of age (696,830), 67.2% or 468,270 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 19,105 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.1% or 106,040 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,369.1% or 377,776 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 515
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years27,595 (52.5%)377,776 (1,369.1%)
20 to 24 Years59,074 (84.3%)486,340 (823.3%)
25 to 29 Years55,327 (89.0%)273,084 (493.6%)
30 to 34 Years53,509 (88.5%)207,603 (388.0%)
35 to 44 Years106,039 (89.1%)444,308 (419.0%)
45 to 54 Years88,356 (87.0%)380,108 (430.2%)
55 to 59 Years42,781 (81.5%)118,284 (276.5%)
60 to 64 Years32,802 (64.7%)54,092 (164.9%)
65 to 74 Years22,560 (29.9%)88,763 (393.4%)
75 Years and over4,928 (9.4%)9,035 (183.3%)
Total468,280 (67.2%)19,116 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 515

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 515, 84.1% of individuals (375,220) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (446,372) are in the labor force, with 382.5% or 1,435,216 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.2% or 165,814 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 966.3% or 173,518 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 515
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School17,957 (65.5%)264,718 (966.3%)
High School Diploma78,530 (78.9%)578,254 (581.3%)
College / Associate Degree118,240 (85.9%)417,269 (303.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher165,816 (91.2%)332,938 (183.1%)
Total375,224 (84.1%)1,707,373 (382.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 515

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 515 are Community & Social Service (53,546 | 11.5%), Management (50,458 | 10.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (36,319 | 7.8%), Business & Financial (36,281 | 7.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (32,482 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 515

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 515, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.0%), Health Technologists (77.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 515
OccupationMaleFemale
Management30,992 (61.4%)19,466 (38.6%)
Business & Financial16,633 (45.8%)19,648 (54.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science27,408 (75.5%)8,911 (24.5%)
Computers & Mathematics15,987 (74.8%)5,378 (25.2%)
Architecture & Engineering7,481 (86.8%)1,142 (13.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,940 (62.2%)2,391 (37.8%)
Community & Social Service 18,019 (33.7%)35,527 (66.3%)
Education, Arts & Media2,680 (36.4%)4,680 (63.6%)
Legal Services & Support2,461 (48.7%)2,590 (51.3%)
Education Instruction & Library9,521 (29.3%)22,961 (70.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,357 (38.8%)5,296 (61.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,504 (21.0%)20,653 (79.0%)
Health Technologists4,250 (22.7%)14,485 (77.3%)
Total (Category)98,556 (48.6%)104,205 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)246,511 (53.0%)218,195 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 515 are Food Preparation & Serving (22,691 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (14,154 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (13,811 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (11,720 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (6,565 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 515

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 515, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (70.8%), Security & Protection (70.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.6%), Personal Care & Service (84.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 515
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,571 (13.4%)10,149 (86.6%)
Security & Protection4,627 (70.5%)1,938 (29.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,554 (70.2%)1,084 (29.8%)
Law Enforcement2,073 (70.8%)854 (29.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving9,709 (42.8%)12,982 (57.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,025 (56.7%)6,129 (43.3%)
Personal Care & Service2,147 (15.5%)11,664 (84.5%)
Total (Category)26,079 (37.8%)42,862 (62.2%)
Total (Overall)246,511 (53.0%)218,195 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 515 are Office & Administration (50,628 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (45,007 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 515

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 515
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related24,601 (54.7%)20,406 (45.3%)
Office & Administration15,286 (30.2%)35,342 (69.8%)
Total (Category)39,887 (41.7%)55,748 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)246,511 (53.0%)218,195 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 515 are Construction & Extraction (20,822 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13,702 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3,061 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 515

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 515
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,365 (77.3%)696 (22.7%)
Construction & Extraction20,060 (96.3%)762 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13,281 (96.9%)421 (3.1%)
Total (Category)35,706 (95.0%)1,879 (5.0%)
Total (Overall)246,511 (53.0%)218,195 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 515 are Production (25,656 | 5.5%), Material Moving (17,686 | 3.8%), and Transportation (16,442 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 515

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 515
OccupationMaleFemale
Production18,267 (71.2%)7,389 (28.8%)
Transportation14,441 (87.8%)2,001 (12.2%)
Material Moving13,575 (76.8%)4,111 (23.2%)
Total (Category)46,283 (77.4%)13,501 (22.6%)
Total (Overall)246,511 (53.0%)218,195 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 515

Employment Industries in Area Code 515

The major employment industries in Area Code 515 include Health Care & Social Assistance (59,883 | 12.9%), Finance & Insurance (53,388 | 11.5%), Retail Trade (52,429 | 11.3%), Educational Services (47,308 | 10.2%), and Manufacturing (44,475 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 515

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 515

The Area Code 515 industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.3%), and Utilities (79.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.2%), Educational Services (64.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (56.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 515
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8,043 (78.8%)2,168 (21.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction383 (85.3%)66 (14.7%)
Construction27,344 (91.1%)2,678 (8.9%)
Manufacturing32,882 (73.9%)11,593 (26.1%)
Wholesale Trade10,277 (78.4%)2,824 (21.6%)
Retail Trade29,463 (56.2%)22,966 (43.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing14,699 (74.8%)4,945 (25.2%)
Utilities2,659 (79.6%)680 (20.4%)
Information3,904 (49.9%)3,916 (50.1%)
Finance & Insurance24,410 (45.7%)28,978 (54.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,226 (59.2%)2,918 (40.8%)
Professional & Scientific17,127 (57.6%)12,607 (42.4%)
Enterprise Management256 (46.6%)294 (53.4%)
Administrative & Support9,271 (57.4%)6,869 (42.6%)
Educational Services16,676 (35.2%)30,632 (64.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11,871 (19.8%)48,012 (80.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,772 (51.2%)3,598 (48.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services10,863 (43.2%)14,308 (56.8%)
Public Administration8,976 (53.8%)7,709 (46.2%)
Total246,511 (53.0%)218,195 (46.9%)

Education in Area Code 515

School Enrollment in Area Code 515

The most common levels of schooling among the 230,455 students in Area Code 515 are college / undergraduate (56,008 | 24.3%), high school (46,470 | 20.2%), and elementary school (45,542 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 515
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool13,8516.0%
Kindergarten11,2434.9%
Elementary School45,54219.8%
Middle School44,95119.5%
High School46,47020.2%
College / Undergraduate56,00824.3%
Graduate / Professional12,3905.4%
Total230,455100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 515

Out of a total of 230,455 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 515, 32,159 (14.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 198,296 (86.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,695 (32.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30,910 (91.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 515
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6,428 (70.7%)2,661 (29.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old49,690 (89.4%)5,887 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds51,102 (90.8%)5,170 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds30,910 (91.6%)2,828 (8.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds18,665 (83.0%)3,824 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds26,224 (81.6%)5,898 (18.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9,590 (75.0%)3,200 (25.0%)
35 Years and over5,683 (67.8%)2,695 (32.2%)
Total198,296 (86.1%)32,159 (14.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 515

Business (54,737 | 22.7%), education (33,022 | 13.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (21,818 | 9.0%), science & technology (20,225 | 8.4%), and arts & humanities (16,319 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 241,070 individuals in Area Code 515 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 515
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics10,1384.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural21,8189.0%
Physical & Health Sciences5,5192.3%
Psychology10,4444.3%
Social Sciences14,9086.2%
Engineering12,7185.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,4200.6%
Science & Technology20,2258.4%
Business54,73722.7%
Education33,02213.7%
Literature & Languages8,0163.3%
Liberal Arts & History11,1684.6%
Visual & Performing Arts8,9653.7%
Communications11,6534.8%
Arts & Humanities16,3196.8%
Total241,070100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 515

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 515

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 515 are males with 2 vehicles (107,730, accounting for 45.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (92,442, making up 51.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 515
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,404 (2.3%)3,865 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle39,290 (16.4%)42,345 (20.2%)
2 Vehicles107,730 (45.0%)92,442 (44.0%)
3 Vehicles54,385 (22.7%)45,172 (21.5%)
4 Vehicles21,459 (9.0%)17,012 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles11,109 (4.6%)9,220 (4.4%)
Total239,377 (100.0%)210,056 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 515

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 515 are 15 to 19 minutes (75,847 commuters, 18.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (69,551 commuters, 17.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (68,984 commuters, 17.1%).
Commute Time in Area Code 515
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes17,2594.3%
5 to 9 Minutes54,95213.7%
10 to 14 Minutes69,55117.3%
15 to 19 Minutes75,84718.8%
20 to 24 Minutes68,98417.1%
25 to 29 Minutes31,2817.8%
30 to 34 Minutes43,05510.7%
35 to 39 Minutes7,7141.9%
40 to 44 Minutes9,0862.3%
45 to 59 Minutes13,5103.4%
60 to 89 Minutes6,2041.5%
90 or more Minutes5,1921.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 515

The most common commute times in Area Code 515 are 15 to 19 minutes (39,691 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (36,156 commuters, 19.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 515
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes8,829 (4.1%)8,430 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes26,936 (12.4%)28,016 (15.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes37,712 (17.4%)31,839 (17.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes39,691 (18.3%)36,156 (19.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes38,091 (17.6%)30,893 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes16,306 (7.5%)14,975 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes24,742 (11.4%)18,313 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,086 (1.9%)3,628 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,903 (2.3%)4,183 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,287 (3.8%)5,223 (2.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,761 (1.7%)2,443 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes3,426 (1.6%)1,766 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 515

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 515 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (32,975, 15.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (34,782, 18.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 515
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,376 (4.8%)4,636 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,288 (3.8%)3,777 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12,480 (5.8%)6,596 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM18,764 (8.7%)12,468 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM27,337 (12.6%)19,667 (10.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32,975 (15.2%)31,349 (16.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM32,020 (14.8%)34,782 (18.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM21,253 (9.8%)18,863 (10.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM8,407 (3.9%)9,991 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8,483 (3.9%)10,544 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4,513 (2.1%)5,373 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,128 (1.0%)2,527 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,653 (6.8%)13,776 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15,093 (7.0%)11,516 (6.2%)
Total216,770 (100.0%)185,865 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 515

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 515

Of the total 353,708 dwellings in Area Code 515, owner-occupied units account for 240,698 (68.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 113,010 (32.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 515
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units240,69868.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units113,01032.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units353,708100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 515

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 515
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household107,87130.5%
2-Person Household121,36434.3%
3-Person Household48,61613.7%
4+ Person Household75,85721.4%
Total Housing Units353,708100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 515

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 515
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household55,447 (51.4%)52,424 (48.6%)
2-Person Household90,140 (74.3%)31,224 (25.7%)
3-Person Household35,472 (73.0%)13,144 (27.0%)
4+ Person Household59,639 (78.6%)16,218 (21.4%)
Total Housing Units240,698 (68.0%)113,010 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 515

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 515
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8,765 (49.1%)9,068 (50.8%)
High School Diploma51,267 (64.4%)28,368 (35.6%)
College/Associate Degree74,133 (65.0%)39,873 (35.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher106,533 (74.9%)35,701 (25.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 515

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 515
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years88,74925.1%
35 to 44 Years64,21518.1%
45 to 54 Years57,91816.4%
55 to 64 Years61,25417.3%
65 to 74 Years47,61913.5%
75 to 84 Years22,9016.5%
85 Years and Over11,0523.1%
Total353,708100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 515

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 515

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 515
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied240,698 (68.0%)$11,258,558
Renter-Occupied113,010 (32.0%)$5,622,332
Average353,708 (100.0%)$9,899,900

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 515

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 515
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,615 (1.1%)5,780 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,663 (0.7%)3,712 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,662 (1.5%)7,018 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9994,271 (1.8%)7,063 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,886 (2.0%)6,080 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99912,159 (5.1%)12,606 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99921,151 (8.8%)18,124 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99937,713 (15.7%)23,592 (20.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99936,101 (15.0%)14,033 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99954,512 (22.7%)11,180 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more61,965 (25.7%)3,822 (3.4%)
Total240,698 (100.0%)113,010 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 515

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 515
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,370 (2.2%)2,383 (2.1%)
$300 to $49918,662 (7.7%)4,617 (4.1%)
$500 to $79942,356 (17.6%)18,742 (16.6%)
$800 to $99923,819 (9.9%)25,566 (22.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49956,568 (23.5%)40,765 (36.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99944,421 (18.5%)12,124 (10.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49925,593 (10.6%)2,817 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99911,221 (4.7%)497 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more12,688 (5.3%)1,007 (0.9%)
Total240,698 (100.0%)113,010 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 515

Housing Structures in Area Code 515

Housing Structures in Area Code 515
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached235,72366.6%
Single Unit, Attached23,5996.7%
2 Unit Apartments6,5071.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,8512.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13,4093.8%
10 or more Apartments57,35516.2%
Mobile Home / Other8,2642.3%
Total353,708100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 515

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 515
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached211,687 (89.8%)24,036 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached15,383 (65.2%)8,216 (34.8%)
2 Unit Apartments853 (13.1%)5,654 (86.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,203 (13.6%)7,648 (86.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,079 (8.1%)12,330 (91.9%)
10 or more Apartments3,812 (6.7%)53,543 (93.3%)
Mobile Home / Other6,681 (80.8%)1,583 (19.2%)
Total240,698 (68.0%)113,010 (32.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 515

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 515
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room377 (0.2%)5,267 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,415 (2.2%)36,201 (32.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms61,703 (25.6%)49,282 (43.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms85,432 (35.5%)16,491 (14.6%)
8 or more Rooms87,771 (36.5%)5,769 (5.1%)
Total240,698 (100.0%)113,010 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 515

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 515
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas175,324 (72.8%)46,973 (41.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas21,275 (8.8%)4,120 (3.6%)
Electricity41,125 (17.1%)59,571 (52.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene313 (0.1%)164 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke5 (0.0%)22 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2,136 (0.9%)1,103 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used520 (0.2%)1,057 (0.9%)
Total240,698 (100.0%)113,010 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 515

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 515
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,099 (1.7%)14,944 (13.2%)
1 Vehicle54,640 (22.7%)54,769 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles110,115 (45.8%)31,963 (28.3%)
3 or more Vehicles71,844 (29.8%)11,334 (10.0%)
Total240,698 (100.0%)113,010 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 515

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 515

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units81,340159,358
Median Property Value$20,944,400$23,238,300
Median Household Income$8,794,295$47,908
Monthly Housing Costs$76,367$12,468
Real Estate Taxes$309,154$4,009

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 515

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 515
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008,191 (10.1%)3,908 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9999,110 (11.2%)10,685 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99944,059 (54.2%)92,609 (58.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99914,909 (18.3%)40,112 (25.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,221 (4.0%)8,993 (5.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,040 (1.3%)2,214 (1.4%)
$1,000,000 or more810 (1.0%)837 (0.5%)
Total81,340 (100.0%)159,358 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 515

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 515
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,569 (3.2%)1,838 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9998,421 (10.3%)1,709 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,025 (8.6%)4,398 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99910,270 (12.6%)5,134 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,429 (17.7%)10,881 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,384 (14.0%)23,284 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,185 (16.2%)24,717 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more14,057 (17.3%)41,327 (25.9%)
Total81,340 (100.0%)159,358 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 515

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 515
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x32,052 (39.4%)12,895,989 (8,092.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x15,415 (19.0%)71,014 (44.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x9,929 (12.2%)46,240 (29.0%)
4.0x or more23,385 (28.7%)19,597 (12.3%)
Total81,340 (100.0%)159,358 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 515

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 515
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008,985 (11.1%)450 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4997,732 (9.5%)6,081 (3.8%)
$800 to $1,49962,074 (76.3%)11,406 (7.2%)
Total81,340 (100.0%)159,358 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 515

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 515

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 515
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years64,776 (97.6%)1,594 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years150,239 (97.6%)3,721 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years87,868 (91.7%)7,915 (8.3%)
26 to 34 Years100,295 (91.6%)9,165 (8.4%)
35 to 44 Years109,498 (93.0%)8,227 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years95,998 (95.3%)4,784 (4.8%)
55 to 64 Years98,509 (95.9%)4,200 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years74,364 (99.6%)268 (0.4%)
75 Years and older48,067 (99.7%)125 (0.3%)
Total829,614 (95.4%)39,999 (4.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 515

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 515
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born64,776 (97.6%)1,594 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen150,239 (97.6%)3,721 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen87,868 (91.7%)7,915 (8.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 515

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 515
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00070,146 (90.8%)7,070 (9.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999110,927 (93.2%)8,048 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999126,755 (94.1%)7,888 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999119,646 (94.9%)6,441 (5.1%)
$100,000 and over384,294 (97.5%)9,887 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 515

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 515
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 624,115 (36.3%)44,333 (66.8%)
6 to 18 Years48,603 (31.6%)110,649 (71.9%)
19 to 25 Years15,431 (16.1%)75,484 (78.8%)
25 to 34 Years18,437 (16.8%)85,355 (78.0%)
35 to 44 Years17,940 (15.2%)95,634 (81.2%)
45 to 54 Years13,973 (13.9%)85,507 (84.8%)
55 to 64 Years19,739 (19.2%)83,909 (81.7%)
65 to 74 Years71,334 (95.6%)46,639 (62.5%)
75 Years and over47,767 (99.1%)33,238 (69.0%)
Total277,339 (31.9%)660,748 (76.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 515

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 515
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years202 (0.7%)184 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years4,077 (5.3%)2,782 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years7,889 (7.0%)7,476 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years17,041 (10.5%)16,464 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,871 (24.9%)7,697 (19.7%)
75 Years and over9,000 (46.0%)12,156 (42.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 515

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 515: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (0.4%)147 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years365 (0.5%)299 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,086 (1.0%)475 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years5,626 (3.5%)3,445 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,820 (13.6%)2,540 (6.5%)
75 Years and over5,707 (29.1%)4,746 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 515: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years93 (0.3%)41 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years412 (0.5%)404 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,231 (1.1%)946 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years3,021 (1.9%)3,262 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,487 (4.2%)1,191 (3.0%)
75 Years and over1,178 (6.0%)2,138 (7.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 515: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,409 (4.4%)2,188 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years5,079 (4.5%)5,436 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years5,970 (3.7%)6,534 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,387 (3.9%)1,541 (3.9%)
75 Years and over1,806 (9.2%)2,633 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 515: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years325 (0.4%)386 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,146 (1.0%)881 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years7,327 (4.5%)8,388 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,810 (10.7%)5,115 (13.1%)
75 Years and over4,565 (23.3%)7,925 (27.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 515: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years576 (0.7%)602 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years866 (0.8%)553 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,856 (1.8%)2,516 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,112 (3.1%)1,312 (3.4%)
75 Years and over1,612 (8.2%)2,500 (8.7%)

Technology Access in Area Code 515

Computing Device Access in Area Code 515

Computing Device Access in Area Code 515
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop285,76780.8%
Smartphone315,32289.1%
Tablet224,99463.6%
No Computing Device18,8095.3%
Total353,708100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 515

Internet Access in Area Code 515
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,1210.3%
Broadband Home252,32471.3%
Cellular Data Only40,24011.4%
Satellite Internet27,3697.7%
No Internet43,80012.4%
Total353,708100.0%

Area Code 515 Summary

Geography

Area code 515 is located in the state of Iowa in the United States. It covers the central and western parts of the state, including the cities of Des Moines, Ames, and Council Bluffs.

Social

Area code 515 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and is a popular destination for tourists and business travelers alike.

Economics

Area code 515 is home to a thriving economy, with a variety of industries and businesses. The area is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Principal Financial Group, Meredith Corporation, and Hy-Vee.

Demographics

Area code 515 is home to a population of over 1.5 million people. The area is predominantly white, with a large Hispanic population. The median household income is around $50,000, and the unemployment rate is around 4%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 515?
Total Population of Area Code 515 is 879,616.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 515?
Total Male Population of Area Code 515 is 442,416.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 515?
Total Female Population of Area Code 515 is 437,200.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 515?
There are 101.19 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 515.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 515?
There are 98.82 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 515.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 515?
Median Population Age in Area Code 515 is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 515
Average Family Size in Area Code 515 is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 515
Average Household Size in Area Code 515 is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 515?
Per Capita income in Area Code 515 is $38,046.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 515?
Median Family Income in Area Code 515 is $93,041.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 515?
Median Household Income in Area Code 515 is $76,153.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 515?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 515 is 30.0%.
Women in Area Code 515 earn 70.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 515?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 515 is $11,071.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 515 earn $11,071 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 515?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 515 is 53.26.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 515?
There are 468,280 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 515.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 515?
67.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 515.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 515?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 515 is 4.1%.