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Bondurant, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50035

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

5,387
46/sq mi
$134,906
Median income
$323,000
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bondurant pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50035 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50035 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 116.9 square miles in Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. The area is home to 5,387 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 50035 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50035 sits at $134,906 (76% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $46,800. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $323,000 (84% above the state average) with median rent at $1,289 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50035 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 50035 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 50035

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50035.

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 50035, Bondurant, 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

5,387

Population

116.9

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50035?

33.7

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$134,906

Median Household Income

+76% vs state

$46,800

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50035 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$134,906 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,625

Total Housing Units

3,548

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$323,000

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$1,289

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50035 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 159
2021 +11.1% 177
2022 +8.9% 192
2023 +6.4% 205
2024 +10.4% 226

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 152 business establishments in ZIP 50035, employing approximately 2,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,450,000.

152

Businesses

2,050

Employees

$91.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 25.0%
Retail trade 19 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 16 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 13 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.3%
Wholesale trade 7 4.6%
Finance and insurance 7 4.6%
Manufacturing 4 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.6%

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 50035 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 50035 ranks #6 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 50035 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 50035 ranks the highest 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
50009 Altoona, IA 16,136 5.6 mi
50021 Ankeny, IA 21,595 5.7 mi
50073 Elkhart, IA 1,195 5.9 mi
50032 Berwick, IA 399 6.0 mi
50327 Pleasant Hill, IA 10,467 10.0 mi
50169 Mitchellville, IA 3,093 7.1 mi
50161 Maxwell, IA 2,047 9.0 mi
50317 Des Moines, IA 36,207 8.8 mi
50007 Alleman, IA 474 9.3 mi
50316 Des Moines, IA 16,440 10.8 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
50023 standard
Ankeny, IA
Pop: 27,986

Related Areas

Polk County Bondurant, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50035 in? ▼
ZIP code 50035 (Bondurant) 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 50035? ▼
ZIP code 50035 in Bondurant, IA has a population of 5,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50035? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50035 is $134,906, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50035? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50035 is $323,000, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50035? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50035 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50035? ▼
ZIP code 50035 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 2,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50035? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50035 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (19), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50035? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50035 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 50035? ▼
In ZIP code 50035, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 50035? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50035 is 22.8 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 50035? ▼
In ZIP code 50035, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50035? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50035 is 5.5% 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 Bondurant, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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