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50021

Iowa · 30,283 residents · 24.1 sq mi
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With 30,283 people, ZIP 50021 is a ZIP code in Polk County. This is an unusually credentialed place: 49% of adults have a four-year degree. Poverty is uncommon here, at 3.9% of residents. 75% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 6%. This skews young, with a median age of 35.9. Among the 31 ZIP codes in Polk County, 50021 ranks 12th by median household income.

$99,572
US average: $82,259
$53,356
US average: $44,673
$317,200
US average: $376,019
49.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
24.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.8%
Age 65+
14.5%
48.3%
51.7%
2.47 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(25,492)
Black3.1%(947)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,866)
Asian4.2%(1,280)
Other2.3%(698)
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Polk County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST12TH OF 31HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
50007$120,417
50009$88,447
50023$117,826
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 50021?

ZIP code 50021 has about 30,283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50021?

The typical household in ZIP code 50021 earns about $99,572 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 50021 expensive?

In ZIP code 50021, the median home is worth about $317,200, and the typical rent is about $1,393 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 50021?

About 49.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 50021 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50021?

About 3.9% of people in ZIP code 50021 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024