| ZIP Code | 50111 |
|---|---|
| City | Grimes |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Elevation | 944 ft |
| Latitude | 41.691918 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.80184 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 65 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,564 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 697 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 1,181 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 848 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,719 (46.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,352 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $285,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,156/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,345 |
| Vacant Units | 76 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,345 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 76 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 50111 is located in Grimes, Iowa, within Polk County. With a population of 16,254, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.8 years. Economically, 50111 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,352 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 50111 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $285,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,156 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 50111 is primarily White (85.38%). Residents are well-educated — 55.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 50111 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 50111 in Grimes, IA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,254 residents, a median household income of $108,352, and a median home value of $285,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.