Zearing, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 533 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.6%
 
Males: 282  (53.0%)
Females: 251  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

33.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50278.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,761 (it was $37,614 in 2000)
Zearing:

$62,761
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,765 (it was $14,615 in 2000)

Zearing city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $141,928 (it was $63,100 in 2000)
Zearing:

$141,928
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $185,828; detached houses: $186,817

Median gross rent in 2022: $668.

March 2022 cost of living index in Zearing: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.8%
(20.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.7% for Black residents, 57.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Zearing, IA (2022)
    • 49574.8%White alone
    • 8312.5%Two or more races
    • 639.5%Hispanic
    • 182.7%Black alone
    • 60.9%Asian alone

Races in Zearing detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Zearing, Iowa as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Zearing is 568 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (17.7%), Irish (8.7%), Norwegian (7.9%), English (4.0%), French (4.0%), European (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/6/1883

Elevation: 1050 feet

Land area: 0.74 square miles.

Population density: 716 people per square mile   (low).

Zearing, Iowa map

66 residents are foreign born (8.8% Latin America).

This city:

10.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,541 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,804 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (19.5 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (153.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (289.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

McCallsburg, IA (2.2 miles ),
St. Anthony, IA (2.4 miles),
Garden City, IA (2.8 miles),
Clemons, IA (2.8 miles),
Hubbard, IA (3.2 miles ),
Colo, IA (3.2 miles ),
Roland, IA (3.2 miles ),
New Providence, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 42.16 N, Longitude: 93.30 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Zearing, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Zearing, IA in 2022
Zearing satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,300
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $65,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Zearing, IA residents
Average permit cost in Zearing, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.5%).
Most common industries in Zearing, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.2%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.2%)
  • Utilities (4.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Utilities (8.7%)
  • Machinery (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.2%)
  • Educational services (13.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Zearing, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Top executives (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.2%)
  • Top executives (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Electricians (5.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.3%)
  • Child care workers (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Registered nurses (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)

Average climate in Zearing, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Zearing-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 120% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 15.5 miles away from the Zearing city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.5 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Zearing-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 174% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 441.7 miles away from Zearing center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 383.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 278.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 366.6 miles away from Zearing center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 383.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 231.8 miles away from Zearing center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Story County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Zearing topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Zearing:

  • ZEARING HEALTH CARE, LLC (404 EAST GARFIELD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Zearing:

  • HUBBARD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HUBBARD, IA)
  • NEVADA #2 (Hospital, about 14 miles away; NEVADA, IA)
  • NEVADA #4 (Hospital, about 14 miles away; NEVADA, IA)
  • NEVADA #3 (Hospital, about 14 miles away; NEVADA, IA)
  • BETHANY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; STORY CITY, IA)
  • STORY CITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; STORY CITY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Zearing:

  • Iowa State University (about 21 miles; Ames, IA; Full-time enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 36 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 43 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 50 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 52 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 53 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 70 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)

Public elementary/middle school in Zearing:

  • COLO-NESCO ELEMENTARY LEARNING CENTER (Location: 407 N CENTER, Grades: KG-4)

Library in Zearing:

  • ZEARING PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $78,791; Location: 101 E MAIN ST; 13,004 books; 618 audio materials; 2,168 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 38 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Zearing: Zearing Fire and Rescue (A), Zearing Town Hall (B), Zearing Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Story County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

28 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
33 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Zearing (2011 data):

  • Security State Bank: Zearing Branch at 103 East Main, branch established on 1943/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $53.6 mil, Deposits: $48.8 mil, headquarters in Hubbard, IA, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: D.W. Heineking, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Zearing:

Marital status in Zearing, IA
  • Never married: 26.7%
  • Now married: 59.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 4.7%

For population 25 years and over in Zearing:

  • High school or higher: 97.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Zearing
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Zearing, IA (based on Story County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant18,81137
Evangelical Protestant14,23354
Catholic8,8256
Other2,07113
Orthodox211
None45,581-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Story County:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Story County:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Story County:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Story County:

3.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
Story County:

7.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Story County:

5.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Story County:

26.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Story County:

9.9%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

59.5%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Zearing:

49.6%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Zearing:

26.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Zearing:

21.7%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

22.9%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Zearing:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Zearing:

20.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Zearing:

56.8%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

87.7%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Zearing, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$7,086$85,0321$426
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$519
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,988
Totals for Government 1$7,086$85,03211$3,933

Zearing government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $87,000 ($163.23)
    Regular Highways: $78,000 ($146.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $62,000 ($116.32)
    Libraries: $56,000 ($105.07)
    Sewerage: $52,000 ($97.56)
    General - Other: $45,000 ($84.43)
    Financial Administration: $40,000 ($75.05)
    Police Protection: $31,000 ($58.16)
    Parks and Recreation: $31,000 ($58.16)
    Local Fire Protection: $21,000 ($39.40)
    Health - Other: $12,000 ($22.51)
    General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($16.89)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($9.38)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($9.38)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $52,000 ($97.56)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $31,000 ($58.16)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $142,000 ($266.42)

Zearing government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $180,000 ($337.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $63,000 ($118.20)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $15,000 ($28.14)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $82,000 ($153.85)
    Rents: $5,000 ($9.38)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($3.75)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.88)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $114,000 ($213.88)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $76,000 ($142.59)
    Other: $30,000 ($56.29)
  • Tax - Property: $154,000 ($288.93)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $70,000 ($131.33)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.88)

Zearing government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,744,000 ($3272.05)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,688,000 ($3166.98)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $56,000 ($105.07)

Zearing government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $743,000 ($1394.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Zearing:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KFJB (1230 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Zearing:

  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDAO-FM (99.5 FM; ELDORA, IA; Owner: ELDORA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KCCQ (105.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K206AW (89.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Zearing:

  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K25FA (Channel 25; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K47EK (Channel 47; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K49DZ (Channel 49; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K55GV (Channel 55; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K57GN (Channel 57; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K61GF (Channel 61; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 33.4mTotal length
  • 4,545Total average daily traffic
  • 842Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,550Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Zearing, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Zearing, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Zearing)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 69943 130th St (Lat: 42.167472 Lon: -93.310278), Call Sign: WQQP300,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.650 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2013, Expiration Date: 02/06/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2023, Certifier: Gene R Johnson, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • 102 S Center St (Lat: 42.160222 Lon: -93.297694), Call Sign: WRAD405,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.237 MHz, 451.487 MHz, Grant Date: 10/17/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2027, Certifier: Brian Gates, Registrant: Key Cooperative, 13585 620th Ave, Roland, IA 50236, Phone: (515) 382-5461, Fax: (515) 388-4589, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • ZEARING, 12226 Hwy 65 (Lat: 42.177806 Lon: -93.307694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQFI353,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6585.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/21/2006, Expiration Date: 07/21/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/07/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • ZEARING, Rr 1 (Lat: 42.188861 Lon: -93.252972), Overall height: 92.7 m, Call Sign: WLR415,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2162.00 MHz, 2178.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/30/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 02/01/2001, Phone: (202) 508-6000


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: W0SRK, Grant Date: 12/26/1996, Expiration Date: 12/26/2006, Cancellation Date: 12/27/2008, Registrant: Loren E Norman, 310 East Main St, Zearing, IA 50278

  • Call Sign: KC0ZXZ, Licensee ID: L01257287, Grant Date: 12/30/2016, Expiration Date: 03/15/2027, Certifier: Michael P Burg, Registrant: Michael P Burg, 309 N Elm St, Zearing, IA 50278

  • Call Sign: KD0HAH, Licensee ID: L01191626, Grant Date: 09/17/2019, Expiration Date: 09/17/2029, Certifier: David C Peterson, Registrant: David C Peterson, 73052 113th St, Zearing, IA 50278

  • Call Sign: KF0HKF, Licensee ID: L02508281, Grant Date: 12/09/2021, Expiration Date: 12/09/2031, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2022, Certifier: Alvin C Webb, Registrant: Alvin C Webb, 302 W Main St Box 193, Zearing, IA 50278

  • Call Sign: AE0PV, Previous Call Sign: KF0HKF, Licensee ID: L02508281, Grant Date: 12/09/2021, Expiration Date: 12/09/2031, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2022, Certifier: Alvin C Webb, Registrant: Alvin C Webb, 302 W Main St Box 193, Zearing, IA 50278

  • Call Sign: W0ACW, Previous Call Sign: AE0PV, Licensee ID: L02508281, Grant Date: 04/12/2022, Expiration Date: 04/12/2032, Certifier: Alvin C Webb 487, Registrant: Alvin C Webb, 302 W Main St Box 193, Zearing, IA 50278


Most common first names in Zearing, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1180.6 years
Mary987.4 years
Anna884.4 years
Dorothy785.6 years
James776.9 years
Charles576.0 years
Lloyd570.0 years
Hazel493.0 years
Earl477.0 years
Arthur485.3 years
Most common last names in Zearing, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Golly884.7 years
Dakins680.2 years
Good675.2 years
Johnson680.3 years
Johnston585.3 years
Lund590.2 years
Rahfeldt576.4 years
Tisdale588.6 years
Chance582.8 years
Allen485.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Zearing, IA
  • 70.4%Utility gas
  • 19.6%Electricity
  • 10.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Zearing, IA
  • 71.9%Electricity
  • 28.1%Utility gas


Zearing compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

Zearing on our top lists:

  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Panama (population 500+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.