50226 ZIP Code – Polk City, Iowa
50226 is a ZIP code serving Polk City, Iowa in Polk County with a population of approximately 7,144 residents. The median household income of $144,615 is well above the Iowa average and well above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $361,100, above the national average, with 89.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $723 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 95% single-family (decreasing).
At 2.6%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 48.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 38.8, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 50244, 50243, 50007.
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ZIP 50226 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50226 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,144 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $144k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $361k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $723 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.1% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50244 – Slater
- 50243 – Sheldahl
- 50007 – Alleman
- 50109 – Granger
- 50023 – Ankeny
- 50131 – Johnston
- 50124 – Huxley
- 50111 – Grimes
- 50156 – Madrid
- 50021 – Ankeny
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50244 | SLATER | 1,900 | $98,542 |
| 50243 | SHELDAHL | 382 | $64,375 |
| 50007 | ALLEMAN | 489 | $137,917 |
| 50109 | GRANGER | 3,407 | $127,292 |
| 50023 | ANKENY | 45,195 | $109,044 |