Human Geography MYP
Name ___________________ Hour ________
LESSON 2A: EXPLORING GIS
Use the GIS website below to compare your address, the Highland Park neighborhood, a suburb and a rural
area. 1) Type in the desired zip code. 2) Zoom in as close as possible (+ button upper left) 3) Under “Select a
Demographics Layer”-make sure there is not a check in this box (click to remove) 4) Click on the yellow
diamond for the statistics, it will give you detailed information for the area. 5) Change the category by using
the dropdown menu in the upper right hand corner.
http://mapapps.esri.com/create-map/index.html
Your Home
Address/Zip Code:
(alternate if 55116)
Zip Code 55116
Urban:
Highland Park
55125
Suburb: Woodbury
56183
Rural: Westbrook
Median Household
Income
Population Change
2009 – 2010
Population Density
Per square mile
Median Home Value
Unemployment Rate
Average Household
Size
Median Age
Analysis
1. Which zip code has the highest income?
2. Which zip code has the youngest population?
3. Which zip code has the oldest population?
4. Which zip code’s population is growing the
most?
5. Which zip code’s population is decreasing the
fastest?
6. Which zip code would residents have the most
neighbors?
7. Which zip code has the highest unemployment?
8. Which zip code has homes with the greatest
value?
9. Between the two St. Paul zip codes, which one
has the most children?
10. Which statistic did you use to answer #9?
Thinking ?-Identify 1 one way each that the
following individuals would be able to use this
information. (Pick out 1 Characteristic from
above+explain how that would help them in their
job)
1-Potential Home Buyer2-Dollar Store Owner looking to build new store3-Ice Cream Truck Seller looking for new route-