ZIP Code 50009

Located in Altoona, IA (Polk County)

ZIP Code 50009 (Altoona, IA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 22,886 residents (317 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $274,686
  • Average Household Income: $88,447

ZIP code 50009 primarily serves Altoona, IA in Polk County. An estimated 22,886 people live within this area, with about 317 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 50009, the average price is around $274,686. That makes local housing 52% higher than the Iowa average of $181,254, and 11% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 50009 earns about $88,447 a year. This income is 16% higher than the average family in Iowa ($76,559), and 12% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 22,886
Median Household Income $88,447
Median Home Value $274,686
Median Age 37.0 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$47,781
Labor Force Participation69.6%
Unemployment Rate7.1%
Average Commute Time22.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate70.5%
Median Rent$1,232
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)25.1%
Total Housing Units9,077

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityAltoona
CountyPolk
County FIPS19153
Metro Area (CBSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Combined Area (CSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA
Population Density316.6/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)41.6431, -93.4595
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.03
Dual Income Families56.0%

Marital Status

Married53.0%
Never Married28.7%
Divorced13.6%
Widowed4.8%

Gender

Male46.8%
Female53.2%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)2.4%
Poverty Rate8.4%

Key Population Groups

Veterans9.7%
Disabled Population14.0%
Limited English Proficiency0.4%

All ZIP Codes in Altoona

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
50009 Current 22,886 $88,447 $274,686

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