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50226

Iowa · 7,759 residents · 36.353 sq mi
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ZIP 50226 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $417,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the Polk County median. Among the 31 ZIP codes in Polk County, 50226 ranks 1st by median household income.

$153,011
US average: $82,259
$417,500
US average: $376,019
46.2%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
28.1%
Age 65+
15.0%
51.9%
48.1%
2.81 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(7,442)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(155)
Diversity Score9.9%(769)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Polk County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 31HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
50007$120,417
50009$88,447
50021$99,572
50023$117,826
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 50226?

ZIP code 50226 has about 7,759 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50226?

The typical household in ZIP code 50226 earns about $153,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 50226 expensive?

In ZIP code 50226, the median home is worth about $417,500, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 50226?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 50226 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50226?

About 5.9% of people in ZIP code 50226 live below the federal poverty line.

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