| ZIP Code | 50023 |
|---|---|
| City | Ankeny |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Elevation | 960 ft |
| Latitude | 41.726631 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.630839 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.2% ▲ 71% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 129 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,479 (12.5%) |
| Some College | 2,030 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 3,758 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,099 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,331 (55.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,914 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $327,200 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,191/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,822 |
| Vacant Units | 606 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,822 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 606 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 50023 is located in Ankeny, Iowa, within Polk County. With a population of 45,286, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.5 years. Economically, 50023 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $113,914 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 50023 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $327,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,191 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 50023 is primarily White (90.36%). Residents are highly educated — 66.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 50023 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 50023 in Ankeny, IA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45,286 residents, a median household income of $113,914, and a median home value of $327,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.