Zearing, IA

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Zearing Overview

655
TOTAL POPULATION
350
MALE POPULATION
305
FEMALE POPULATION
114.75
MALES / 100 FEMALES
87.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,316
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,333
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,917
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
329
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Zearing Zip Codes

Zearing Area Codes

Race in Zearing

The most populous races in Zearing are White / Caucasian (550 | 84.0%), Two or more Races (81 | 12.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (58 | 8.8%).
Race in Zearing
Race# Population% Population
Asian71.1%
Black / African American152.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino588.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian55084.0%
Two or more Races8112.4%
Some other Race20.3%
Total655100.0%

Ancestry in Zearing

The most populous ancestries reported in Zearing are German (139 | 21.2%), Norwegian (93 | 14.2%), Irish (77 | 11.8%), Mexican (56 | 8.6%), and English (48 | 7.3%), together accounting for 63.1% of all Zearing residents.
Ancestry in Zearing
Ancestry# Population% Population
American40.6%
British40.6%
Burmese30.5%
Central American20.3%
Cherokee91.4%
Czech30.5%
Danish60.9%
Dutch91.4%
English487.3%
European91.4%
French314.7%
German13921.2%
Guatemalan20.3%
Indian (Asian)101.5%
Irish7711.8%
Italian101.5%
Mexican568.6%
Norwegian9314.2%
Portuguese20.3%
Scandinavian50.8%
Scottish101.5%
Sri Lankan10.2%
Swedish50.8%
Welsh91.4%
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Immigrants in Zearing

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Zearing came from Central America (58 | 8.8%), Latin America (58 | 8.8%), Mexico (56 | 8.6%), Europe (6 | 0.9%), and Northern Europe (6 | 0.9%), together accounting for 28.1% of all Zearing residents.
Immigrants in Zearing
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia10.2%
Central America588.8%
Europe60.9%
Guatemala20.3%
Latin America588.8%
Mexico568.6%
Northern Europe60.9%
Scotland30.5%
South Eastern Asia10.2%
Sweden30.5%
Vietnam10.2%
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Sex and Age in Zearing

Sex and Age in Zearing

The most populous age groups in Zearing are 25 to 29 Years (77 | 22.0%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (35 | 11.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Zearing
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (7.1%)26 (8.5%)
5 to 9 Years12 (3.4%)35 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Years22 (6.3%)29 (9.5%)
15 to 19 Years25 (7.1%)14 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)17 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years77 (22.0%)20 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years21 (6.0%)23 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years35 (10.0%)14 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years17 (4.9%)13 (4.3%)
45 to 49 Years32 (9.1%)13 (4.3%)
50 to 54 Years15 (4.3%)15 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years16 (4.6%)12 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years6 (1.7%)15 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years8 (2.3%)14 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years10 (2.9%)9 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years2 (0.6%)10 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years10 (2.9%)7 (2.3%)
85 Years and over17 (4.9%)19 (6.2%)
Total350 (100.0%)305 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Zearing

Median Family Size in Zearing

The median family size in Zearing is 3.25 persons per family, with married-couple families (99 | 71.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (10 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Zearing
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple99 (71.7%)3.38
Single Male/Father10 (7.2%)2.00
Single Female/Mother29 (21.0%)3.21
Total Families138 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Zearing

The median household size in Zearing is 2.65 persons per household, with single female/mother households (29 | 12.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.79 persons per household. non-family households (98 | 41.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.59 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Zearing
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple99 (41.9%)3.40
Single Male/Father10 (4.2%)2.30
Single Female/Mother29 (12.3%)3.79
Non-family98 (41.5%)1.59
Total Households236 (100.0%)2.65

Household Size by Marriage Status in Zearing

Out of a total of 236 households in Zearing, 138 (58.5%) are family households, while 98 (41.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 51, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 80.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Zearing
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-80 (33.9%)
2-Person Households51 (21.6%)18 (7.6%)
3-Person Households27 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households26 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households10 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households21 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (58.5%)98 (41.5%)

Female Fertility in Zearing

Fertility by Age in Zearing

Average fertility rate in Zearing is 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 54.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Zearing
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (54.5%)100.0
35 to 50 years5 (45.5%)104.0
Total11 (100.0%)90.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Zearing

54.5% of women with births (11) in Zearing are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 40.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Zearing
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
35 to 50 years3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Total6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)

Fertility by Education in Zearing

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Zearing
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree11 (100.0%)180.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)90.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Zearing

45.5% of women with births in Zearing are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 54.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 45.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Zearing
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)

Income in Zearing

Income Overview in Zearing

Per Capita Income in Zearing is $27,316, while median incomes of families and households are $73,333 and $62,917 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income655$27,316
Median Family Income138$73,333
Mean Family Income138$78,086
Median Household Income236$62,917
Mean Household Income236$67,092
Income Deficit138$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)65525.80%
Wage / Income Gap ($)65574.20¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6550.33

Earnings by Sex in Zearing

Average Earnings in Zearing are $33,787, $34,534 for men and $25,625 for women, a difference of 25.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Zearing
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male221 (64.1%)$34,534
Female124 (35.9%)$25,625
Total345 (100.0%)$33,787

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Zearing

The most common earnings brackets in Zearing are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (73 | 33.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (24 | 19.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Zearing
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (4.1%)9 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)6 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4993 (1.4%)11 (8.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (1.4%)6 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.8%)3 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)9 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (5.0%)4 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99920 (9.0%)24 (19.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99973 (33.0%)2 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)6 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9992 (0.9%)4 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (2.7%)9 (7.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99934 (15.4%)17 (13.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (9.5%)6 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+9 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total221 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Zearing

Average earnings in Zearing are $34,608 for men and $25,694 for women, a difference of 25.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,750, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $33,996. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,000, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $18,056.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Zearing
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$59,750$25,556
Bachelor's Degree$33,996$55,000
Graduate Degree$55,000$0
Total$34,608$25,694

Family Income in Zearing

Family Income Brackets in Zearing

According to the Zearing family income data, there are 37 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Zearing
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00042.9%
$10,000 to $14,99964.3%
$15,000 to $24,99996.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991510.9%
$35,000 to $49,99921.4%
$50,000 to $74,9993726.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993424.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992518.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+64.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Zearing

3-person families (32 | 23.2%) account for the highest median family income in Zearing with $81,250 per family, while 2-person families (53 | 38.4%) have the highest median income of $37,396 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Zearing
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families53 (38.4%)$74,792
3-Person Families32 (23.2%)$81,250
4-Person Families22 (15.9%)$61,667
5-Person Families23 (16.7%)$0
6-Person Families5 (3.6%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (2.2%)$0
Total138 (100.0%)$73,333

Family Income by Number of Earners in Zearing

Family Income by Number of Earners in Zearing
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11 (8.0%)$43,125
1 Earner50 (36.2%)$56,250
2 Earners61 (44.2%)$93,125
3+ Earners16 (11.6%)$0
Total138 (100.0%)$73,333

Household Income in Zearing

Household Income Brackets in Zearing

With 85 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Zearing, accounting for 36.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Zearing
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00073.0%
$10,000 to $14,999125.1%
$15,000 to $24,999145.9%
$25,000 to $34,999208.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992510.6%
$50,000 to $74,9998536.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994016.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992711.4%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+62.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Zearing

The median household income in Zearing is $62,917, with the highest median household income of $73,214 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 82 households (34.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 12 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Zearing
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12 (5.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years82 (34.7%)$73,214
45 to 64 Years72 (30.5%)$71,875
65+ Years70 (29.7%)$35,500
Total236 (100.0%)$62,917

Poverty in Zearing

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Zearing

With 17.3% poverty level for males and 29.1% for females among the residents of Zearing, 16 and 17 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (57.1%) and 13 females (68.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Zearing
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (34.8%)10 (38.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (52.4%)28 (52.8%)
12 to 14 Years7 (53.8%)2 (22.2%)
15 Years4 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (57.1%)2 (22.2%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)13 (68.4%)
25 to 34 Years5 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years5 (9.6%)8 (29.6%)
45 to 54 Years6 (12.8%)2 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (29.6%)
65 to 74 Years8 (44.4%)8 (34.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (15.0%)
Total58 (17.3%)84 (29.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Zearing

According to the poverty statistics in Zearing, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Zearing
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (65.2%)16 (61.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (47.6%)25 (47.2%)
12 to 14 Years6 (46.2%)7 (77.8%)
15 Years13 (76.5%)3 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (42.9%)7 (77.8%)
18 to 24 Years1 (100.0%)6 (31.6%)
25 to 34 Years93 (94.9%)43 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years47 (90.4%)19 (70.4%)
45 to 54 Years41 (87.2%)26 (92.9%)
55 to 64 Years16 (100.0%)19 (70.4%)
65 to 74 Years10 (55.6%)15 (65.2%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)17 (85.0%)
Total277 (82.7%)205 (70.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Zearing

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Zearing show that 14.1% or 14 of the total 99 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Zearing
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children35 (79.5%)9 (20.4%)
1 or 2 Children40 (95.2%)2 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total85 (85.9%)14 (14.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Zearing

According to the poverty data in Zearing, 30.0% or 3 single-father households and 58.6% or 17 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (30.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Zearing
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (30.0%)2 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (30.0%)17 (58.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Zearing

The poverty data for Zearing shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (14.1%) and 20 of the single-parent households (51.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Zearing
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (4.8%)5 (35.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (14.1%)20 (51.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Zearing

Employment by Class of Employer in Zearing

Among the 313 employed individuals in Zearing, private company employees (209 | 66.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (37 | 11.8%), and local government employees (27 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Zearing
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees20966.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)51.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3711.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations134.2%
Local Government Employees278.6%
State Government Employees196.1%
Federal Government Employees31.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total313100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Zearing

According to the labor force statistics for Zearing, out of the total population over 16 years of age (486), 67.7% or 329 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 8 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 17 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 37.5% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Zearing
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years88 (90.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years37 (84.1%)3 (8.1%)
35 to 44 Years75 (94.9%)2 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years71 (94.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years20 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (38.1%)3 (37.5%)
65 to 74 Years6 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (67.7%)8 (2.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Zearing

According to labor force statistics for Zearing, 86.9% of individuals (299) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (344) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 8 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 3 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Zearing
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma77 (80.2%)2 (2.6%)
College / Associate Degree102 (81.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher117 (97.5%)3 (2.6%)
Total299 (86.9%)9 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Zearing

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Zearing are Computers, Engineering & Science (44 | 13.7%), Management (34 | 10.6%), Community & Social Service (33 | 10.3%), Life, Physical & Social Science (28 | 8.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (20 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Zearing

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Zearing, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Management (82.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (80.0%), and Community & Social Service (75.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Zearing
OccupationMaleFemale
Management28 (82.4%)6 (17.6%)
Business & Financial3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science29 (65.9%)15 (34.1%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Community & Social Service 8 (24.2%)25 (75.8%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (20.0%)16 (80.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)68 (52.7%)61 (47.3%)
Total (Overall)213 (66.4%)108 (33.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Zearing are Food Preparation & Serving (10 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (6 | 1.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5 | 1.6%), Personal Care & Service (3 | 0.9%), and Security & Protection (2 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Zearing

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Zearing, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (30.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Zearing
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (80.0%)1 (20.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Total (Overall)213 (66.4%)108 (33.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Zearing are Sales & Related (24 | 7.5%), and Office & Administration (20 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Zearing

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Zearing
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Office & Administration5 (25.0%)15 (75.0%)
Total (Category)16 (36.4%)28 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)213 (66.4%)108 (33.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Zearing are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (56 | 17.4%), Construction & Extraction (12 | 3.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Zearing

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Zearing
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)213 (66.4%)108 (33.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Zearing are Transportation (25 | 7.8%), Production (16 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (5 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Zearing

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Zearing
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)213 (66.4%)108 (33.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Zearing

Employment Industries in Zearing

The major employment industries in Zearing include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (93 | 29.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 | 10.9%), Manufacturing (32 | 10.0%), Educational Services (27 | 8.4%), and Construction (25 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Zearing

Employment Industries by Sex in Zearing

The Zearing industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Zearing
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting81 (87.1%)12 (12.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction23 (92.0%)2 (8.0%)
Manufacturing26 (81.2%)6 (18.8%)
Wholesale Trade17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
Utilities8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Educational Services9 (33.3%)18 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (11.4%)31 (88.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Public Administration3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total213 (66.4%)108 (33.6%)

Education in Zearing

School Enrollment in Zearing

The most common levels of schooling among the 169 students in Zearing are middle school (40 | 23.7%), elementary school (36 | 21.3%), and high school (34 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Zearing
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool137.7%
Kindergarten2011.8%
Elementary School3621.3%
Middle School4023.7%
High School3420.1%
College / Undergraduate1810.6%
Graduate / Professional84.7%
Total169100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Zearing

Out of a total of 169 students who are enrolled in schools in Zearing, 15 (8.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 154 (91.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 51 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Zearing
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old44 (93.6%)3 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds29 (93.5%)2 (6.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total154 (91.1%)15 (8.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Zearing

Bio, nature & agricultural (74 | 48.4%), education (22 | 14.4%), business (13 | 8.5%), science & technology (12 | 7.8%), and engineering (9 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 153 individuals in Zearing who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Zearing
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7448.4%
Physical & Health Sciences53.3%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering95.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology127.8%
Business138.5%
Education2214.4%
Literature & Languages63.9%
Liberal Arts & History95.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities32.0%
Total153100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Zearing

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Zearing

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Zearing are males with 2 vehicles (82, accounting for 38.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (45, making up 82.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Zearing
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle72 (33.8%)11 (11.0%)
2 Vehicles82 (38.5%)45 (45.0%)
3 Vehicles42 (19.7%)28 (28.0%)
4 Vehicles10 (4.7%)8 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (3.3%)8 (8.0%)
Total213 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Zearing

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Zearing are 10 to 14 minutes (72 commuters, 25.4%), 30 to 34 minutes (52 commuters, 18.3%), and 35 to 39 minutes (47 commuters, 16.6%).
Commute Time in Zearing
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes93.2%
5 to 9 Minutes93.2%
10 to 14 Minutes7225.4%
15 to 19 Minutes51.8%
20 to 24 Minutes144.9%
25 to 29 Minutes4415.5%
30 to 34 Minutes5218.3%
35 to 39 Minutes4716.6%
40 to 44 Minutes20.7%
45 to 59 Minutes176.0%
60 to 89 Minutes134.6%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Zearing

The most common commute times in Zearing are 10 to 14 minutes (72 commuters, 36.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (25 commuters, 29.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Zearing
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (1.0%)7 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes4 (2.0%)5 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes72 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes5 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (6.0%)2 (2.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes31 (15.5%)13 (15.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes27 (13.5%)25 (29.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes24 (12.0%)23 (27.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes11 (5.5%)6 (7.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes10 (5.0%)3 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Zearing

The most frequent times of departure to work in Zearing are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (72, 36.0%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (17, 20.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Zearing
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM23 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7 (3.5%)15 (17.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (4.0%)5 (5.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM27 (13.5%)6 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1 (0.5%)17 (20.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM72 (36.0%)16 (19.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7 (3.5%)10 (11.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM17 (8.5%)6 (7.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (5.0%)3 (3.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Zearing

Occupancy by Ownership in Zearing

Of the total 236 dwellings in Zearing, owner-occupied units account for 179 (75.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 57 (24.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Zearing
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17975.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5724.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units236100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Zearing

Occupancy by Household Size in Zearing
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8033.9%
2-Person Household6929.2%
3-Person Household2711.4%
4+ Person Household6025.4%
Total Housing Units236100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Zearing

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Zearing
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household59 (73.8%)21 (26.3%)
2-Person Household43 (62.3%)26 (37.7%)
3-Person Household27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household50 (83.3%)10 (16.7%)
Total Housing Units179 (75.8%)57 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Zearing

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Zearing
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma57 (82.6%)12 (17.4%)
College/Associate Degree70 (76.9%)21 (23.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher42 (63.6%)24 (36.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Zearing

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Zearing
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6125.9%
35 to 44 Years3314.0%
45 to 54 Years5021.2%
55 to 64 Years229.3%
65 to 74 Years3314.0%
75 to 84 Years135.5%
85 Years and Over2410.2%
Total236100.0%

Housing Finances in Zearing

Median Income by Occupancy in Zearing

Median Income by Occupancy in Zearing
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied179 (75.8%)$71,042
Renter-Occupied57 (24.1%)$55,781
Average236 (100.0%)$62,917

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Zearing

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Zearing
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)5 (8.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (5.0%)3 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (7.3%)7 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (7.8%)11 (19.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99956 (31.3%)29 (50.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (21.2%)2 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99927 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more6 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Zearing

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Zearing
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49930 (16.8%)3 (5.3%)
$500 to $79938 (21.2%)26 (45.6%)
$800 to $99925 (14.0%)7 (12.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49970 (39.1%)15 (26.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (7.8%)6 (10.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Zearing

Housing Structures in Zearing

Housing Structures in Zearing
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21490.7%
Single Unit, Attached31.3%
2 Unit Apartments31.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments145.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other20.9%
Total236100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Zearing

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Zearing
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached174 (81.3%)40 (18.7%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (75.8%)57 (24.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Zearing

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Zearing
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (2.2%)14 (24.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms38 (21.2%)19 (33.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms73 (40.8%)16 (28.1%)
8 or more Rooms59 (33.0%)8 (14.0%)
Total179 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Zearing

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Zearing
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas126 (70.4%)16 (28.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas18 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity35 (19.6%)41 (71.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Zearing

Household Vehicle Usage in Zearing
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle37 (20.7%)22 (38.6%)
2 Vehicles84 (46.9%)33 (57.9%)
3 or more Vehicles56 (31.3%)2 (3.5%)
Total179 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Zearing

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Zearing

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units68111
Median Property Value$155,000$122,800
Median Household Income$36,000$6
Monthly Housing Costs$525$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,724$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Zearing

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Zearing
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (17.6%)6 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99911 (16.2%)24 (21.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99941 (60.3%)78 (70.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (5.9%)3 (2.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Zearing

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Zearing
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99920 (29.4%)2 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (14.7%)3 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (14.7%)3 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (26.5%)4 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (5.9%)38 (34.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (8.8%)34 (30.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)21 (18.9%)
Total68 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Zearing

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Zearing
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x13 (19.1%)81,563 (73,480.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (30.9%)83 (74.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (16.2%)20 (18.0%)
4.0x or more23 (33.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Zearing

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Zearing
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49913 (19.1%)7 (6.3%)
$800 to $1,49947 (69.1%)46 (41.4%)
Total68 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Zearing

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zearing

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zearing
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years27 (90.0%)3 (10.0%)
26 to 34 Years128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years63 (79.7%)16 (20.3%)
45 to 54 Years75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years39 (90.7%)4 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total603 (96.3%)23 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Zearing

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Zearing
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen27 (90.0%)3 (10.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Zearing

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Zearing
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00058 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99979 (95.2%)4 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999252 (94.0%)16 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999104 (97.2%)3 (2.8%)
$100,000 and over110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zearing

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zearing
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 644 (83.0%)14 (26.4%)
6 to 18 Years94 (69.6%)44 (32.6%)
19 to 25 Years17 (56.7%)15 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Years25 (19.5%)109 (85.2%)
35 to 44 Years25 (31.7%)43 (54.4%)
45 to 54 Years12 (16.0%)63 (84.0%)
55 to 64 Years11 (25.6%)28 (65.1%)
65 to 74 Years41 (100.0%)26 (63.4%)
75 Years and over42 (100.0%)37 (88.1%)
Total311 (49.7%)379 (60.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Zearing

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Zearing
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (6.9%)2 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years2 (2.0%)3 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years15 (13.0%)6 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years8 (44.4%)12 (52.2%)
75 Years and over3 (13.6%)2 (10.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Zearing

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Zearing: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (33.3%)2 (8.7%)
75 Years and over1 (4.5%)2 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Zearing: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (9.1%)2 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Zearing: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (6.9%)2 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years2 (2.0%)2 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Zearing: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.7%)3 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (11.1%)10 (43.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Zearing: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.7%)2 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Zearing

Computing Device Access in Zearing

Computing Device Access in Zearing
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16971.6%
Smartphone19683.1%
Tablet12050.8%
No Computing Device3012.7%
Total236100.0%

Internet Access in Zearing

Internet Access in Zearing
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home17775.0%
Cellular Data Only198.1%
Satellite Internet135.5%
No Internet3012.7%
Total236100.0%

Zearing Summary

Zearing is a small town located in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 545 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Zearing was founded in 1881 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The town was named after the Zearing family, who were early settlers in the area. The first post office was established in 1882.

Geography

Zearing is located at 42°14'17" North, 93°20'17" West (42.238, -93.338). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.

Economy

The economy of Zearing is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, as well as a few small businesses. The town also has a few restaurants and a grocery store.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 545 people, 212 households, and 149 families residing in the town. The population density was 891.7 people per square mile (344.7/km2). There were 224 housing units at an average density of 370.0 per square mile (142.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 212 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 5.3% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Zearing?
Total Population of Zearing is 655.
What is the Total Male Population of Zearing?
Total Male Population of Zearing is 350.
What is the Total Female Population of Zearing?
Total Female Population of Zearing is 305.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Zearing?
There are 114.75 Males per 100 Females in Zearing.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Zearing?
There are 87.14 Females per 100 Males in Zearing.
What is the Median Population Age in Zearing?
Median Population Age in Zearing is 33.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Zearing
Average Family Size in Zearing is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Zearing
Average Household Size in Zearing is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Zearing?
Per Capita income in Zearing is $27,316.
What is the Median Family Income in Zearing?
Median Family Income in Zearing is $73,333.
What is the Median Household income in Zearing?
Median Household Income in Zearing is $62,917.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Zearing?
Income or Wage Gap in Zearing is 25.8%.
Women in Zearing earn 74.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Zearing?
Inequality or Gini Index in Zearing is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Zearing?
There are 329 People in the Labor Forcein in Zearing.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Zearing?
67.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Zearing.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Zearing?
Unemployment Rate in Zearing is 2.4%.