City

Ankeny, IA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Polk County  ·  Iowa

👥75,004Population
💰$107,944Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$314,442Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓63.8%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 2.5%Asian: 2.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Black2.5%
Asian2.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads63.8% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma360 (0.8%)
HS Graduate7,167 (15.5%)
Some College3,583 (7.7%)
Associates5,686 (12.3%)
Bachelors5,241 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree24,273 (52.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 15.5%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 52.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad15.5%
Some College7.7%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate52.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,944 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$314,441 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,287/mo
Total Housing Units30,285
Vacant Units1,159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
67%
About Ankeny, IA

Ankeny is a city in Iowa, located in Polk County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 75,004 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.53 years.

Economically, Ankeny is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,944 is above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ankeny is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $314,441, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,287 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ankeny is highly educated. 63.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.76%).

Ankeny, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ankeny
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50021 29,718 $98,847 $295,000 $1,434 2.9% 60.0% 74.4%
50023 45,286 $113,914 $327,200 $1,191 1.9% 66.2% 70.4%