Grinnell, IA (Zip Code 50112) is a small town located in Poweshiek County and has a population of approximately 9,218 people. Despite its size, Grinnell offers a variety of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The city has both a public bus system run by Poweshiek Public Transportation (PPT) and several bicycle-friendly routes across the city. PPT runs on weekdays from 7:30am to 5:00pm and offers fixed route services as well as paratransit services for those who cannot access or use regular buses due to disability or age. For cyclists, there are several multi-use paths throughout the city that connect residential areas with local parks and businesses. Additionally, the city has recently added bike racks at many of its stops along the routes to allow bicycles to be securely parked while riders transfer between buses. All of these transportation options make it easy for people in Grinnell to get around without owning a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Grinnell (zip 50112) takes 14.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Grinnell (zip 50112) get to work:
- 65.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit