ZIP Code 50226

Located in Polk City, IA (Polk County)

ZIP Code 50226 (Polk City, IA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 7,759 residents (82 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $419,321
  • Average Household Income: $153,011

ZIP code 50226 primarily serves Polk City, IA in Polk County. An estimated 7,759 people live within this area, with about 82 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 50226, the average price is around $419,321. That makes local housing 131% higher than the Iowa average of $181,254, and 36% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 50226 earns about $153,011 a year. This income is 100% higher than the average family in Iowa ($76,559), and 94% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 7,759
Median Household Income $153,011
Median Home Value $419,321
Median Age 41.0 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$65,922
Labor Force Participation69.3%
Unemployment Rate3.4%
Average Commute Time24.3 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate89.5%
Median Rent$867
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units2,741

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityPolk City
CountyPolk
County FIPS19153
Metro Area (CBSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Combined Area (CSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA
Population Density82.4/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)41.7972, -93.7057
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.07
Dual Income Families65.4%

Marital Status

Married70.7%
Never Married17.9%
Divorced8.2%
Widowed3.3%

Gender

Male51.9%
Female48.1%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)6.7%
Poverty Rate5.9%

Key Population Groups

Veterans6.0%
Disabled Population6.6%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Polk City

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
50226 Current 7,759 $153,011 $419,321

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