Ankeny, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50021
Polk County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,595
- 324/sq mi High-density area
- $99,572
- Median income Above-median income area
- $317,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ankeny pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 324
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50021 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50021 (Ankeny, IA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.7 in 2023 to 200.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50021 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, with 21,595 residents across 66.7 square miles, a density of 324 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50021 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,572 (30% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,356. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $317,200 (81% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 74.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,393.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 50021 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ankeny, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50021.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50021, Ankeny, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,595
Population
66.7
Area (sq mi)
324
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50021?
35.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
5.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$99,572
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$53,356
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50021 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Ankeny, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,572 Top 12% higher than 88% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,846housing units
12,846
Total Housing Units
12,244
Occupied Units
602
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,200
Median Home Value
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$1,393
Median Rent
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50021 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 148 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 161 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 181 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 196 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 201 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 777 business establishments in ZIP 50021, employing approximately 21,766 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,240,619,000.
777
Businesses
21,766
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 101 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 82 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 3.6% |
| Information | 14 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50021 vs 50023 →
ZIP 50021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50317
Des Moines (50317)
36,207 residents
- 50023
Ankeny (50023)
27,986 residents
- 50021
Ankeny (50021)
21,595 residents
- 50131
Johnston (50131)
17,499 residents
- 50313
Des Moines (50313)
17,376 residents
- 50316
Des Moines (50316)
16,440 residents
- 50035 5,387
Bondurant (50035)
5,387 residents
- 50073 1,195
Elkhart (50073)
1,195 residents
- 50007 474
Alleman (50007)
474 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50021 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50035
Bondurant (50035)
$134,906 median income
- 50007
Alleman (50007)
$120,417 median income
- 50023
Ankeny (50023)
$117,826 median income
- 50131
Johnston (50131)
$106,551 median income
- 50073
Elkhart (50073)
$100,972 median income
- 50021
Ankeny (50021)
$99,572 median income
- 50313
Des Moines (50313)
$68,361 median income
- 50317
Des Moines (50317)
$65,617 median income
- 50316
Des Moines (50316)
$56,090 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50021 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50023 | Ankeny, IA | 27,986 | 3.3 mi |
| 50032 | Berwick, IA | 399 | 4.0 mi |
| 50035 | Bondurant, IA | 5,387 | 5.7 mi |
| 50073 | Elkhart, IA | 1,195 | 5.5 mi |
| 50007 | Alleman, IA | 474 | 6.2 mi |
| 50313 | Des Moines, IA | 17,376 | 5.4 mi |
| 50317 | Des Moines, IA | 36,207 | 7.3 mi |
| 50316 | Des Moines, IA | 16,440 | 7.9 mi |
| 50319 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 9.2 mi |
| 50131 | Johnston, IA | 17,499 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50021, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,595 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50021 in?
ZIP code 50021 (Ankeny) is located in Polk County, Iowa. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50021?
ZIP code 50021 in Ankeny, IA has a population of 21,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50021?
The median household income in ZIP 50021 is $99,572, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50021?
The median home value in ZIP 50021 is $317,200, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50021 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50021?
ZIP code 50021 has 777 business establishments employing approximately 21,766 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50021 are: Retail trade (101), Accommodation and food services (100), Other services (except public administration) (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50021 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50021?
In ZIP code 50021, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50021 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50021?
In ZIP code 50021, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50021 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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