| ZIP Code | 50263 |
|---|---|
| City | Waukee |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Dallas County |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Elevation | 1,035 ft |
| Latitude | 41.604176 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.879689 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.1% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 178 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,085 (12.1%) |
| Some College | 1,126 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 2,103 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,730 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,985 (58%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,864 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $332,500 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,296/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,323 |
| Vacant Units | 449 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,323 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 449 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 50263 is located in Waukee, Iowa, within Dallas County. With a population of 27,560, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.4 years. Economically, 50263 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,864 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 50263 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $332,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,296 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 50263 is primarily White (77.34%). Residents are highly educated — 68.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 50263 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 50263 in Waukee, IA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,560 residents, a median household income of $107,864, and a median home value of $332,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.