50009 ZIP Code – Altoona, Iowa

50009 is a ZIP code serving Altoona, Iowa in Polk County with a population of approximately 21,402 residents. The median household income of $91,207 is above the Iowa average and above the national average. The median home value of $250,000 is near the national average, with 70.5% owner-occupied housing (stable). . Median rent is $1,140, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (increasing).

At 6.3%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 33.2%, above the national average. At 36.7, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 50327, 50032, 50317.

ZIP Code 50009 Data

Population 21,402

Median Household Income $91,207

Median Home Value $250,000

Median Rent $1,140

Median Age 36.7

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Poverty Rate 7.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

County Polk County

State Iowa

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ZIP 50009 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 50009	IA Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	21k	3,297	10k
Median Household Income	$91k	$71k	$73k
Median Home Value	$250k	$153k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,140	$792	$1,088
Median Age	36.7	43.6	43.2
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.1%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	7.1%	9.8%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.2%	21.9%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
50327	PLEASANT HILL	12,672	$89,242
50032	BERWICK	702	Not provided
50317	DES MOINES	35,466	$61,170
50035	BONDURANT	9,507	$122,146
50169	MITCHELLVILLE	3,037	$76,736