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Ankeny, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50023

Polk County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,986
488/sq mi
$117,826
Median income
$345,100
Median home value
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ankeny pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
488
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50023 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.4 square miles in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa. The area is home to 27,986 residents, producing a population density of 488 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50023 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50023 sits at $117,826 (54% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $49,500. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $345,100 (97% above the state average) with median rent at $1,240 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50023 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 50023 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50023

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50023.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50023, Ankeny, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,986

Population

57.4

Area (sq mi)

488

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50023?

33.2

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$117,826

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$49,500

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50023 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$117,826 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,560

Total Housing Units

17,717

Occupied Units

843

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$345,100

Median Home Value

+97% vs state

$1,240

Median Rent

2008

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50023 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 148
2021 +8.4% 161
2022 +12.7% 181
2023 +7.1% 194
2024 +2.8% 199

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 922 business establishments in ZIP 50023, employing approximately 10,645 people with a combined annual payroll of $534,923,000.

922

Businesses

10,645

Employees

$534.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 144 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 103 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 100 10.8%
Retail trade 94 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 78 8.5%
Construction 76 8.2%
Finance and insurance 72 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 2.7%
Wholesale trade 24 2.6%
Educational services 24 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.6%
Manufacturing 14 1.5%
Information 8 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50023 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50023 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50021 Ankeny, IA 21,595 3.3 mi
50313 Des Moines, IA 17,376 5.3 mi
50007 Alleman, IA 474 5.4 mi
50131 Johnston, IA 17,499 5.2 mi
50314 Des Moines, IA 12,465 8.7 mi
50226 Polk City, IA 4,724 5.6 mi
50310 Des Moines, IA 30,221 7.5 mi
50244 Slater, IA 1,813 8.8 mi
50032 Berwick, IA 399 6.4 mi
50316 Des Moines, IA 16,440 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

50317 standard
Des Moines, IA
Pop: 36,207
50315 standard
Des Moines, IA
Pop: 35,853
50265 standard
West Des Moines, IA
Pop: 31,653
50322 standard
Urbandale, IA
Pop: 31,530
50310 standard
Des Moines, IA
Pop: 30,221
50266 standard
West Des Moines, IA
Pop: 23,625

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50023 in? ▼
ZIP code 50023 (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 50023? ▼
ZIP code 50023 in Ankeny, IA has a population of 27,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50023? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50023 is $117,826, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50023? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50023 is $345,100, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50023? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50023 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50023? ▼
ZIP code 50023 has 922 business establishments employing approximately 10,645 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50023? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50023 are: Health care and social assistance (144), Other services (except public administration) (103), Professional, scientific, and technical services (100). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50023? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50023 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 50023? ▼
In ZIP code 50023, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.4% 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 50023? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50023 is 22.0 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 50023? ▼
In ZIP code 50023, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50023? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50023 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ankeny, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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