Huxley, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50124
Story County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,750
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $114,904
- Median income Above-median income area
- $305,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huxley pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50124 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 50124 (Huxley, IA) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.3 in 2023 to 196.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50124 covers 54.1 square miles in Huxley, Story County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,750 residents on file, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50124 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,904 (50% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,066. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $305,200 (74% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,393.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Story County, so 50124 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 50124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huxley, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50124.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 50124, Huxley, 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
3,750
Population
54.1
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50124?
35.1
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$114,904
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$42,066
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50124 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Huxley, 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)
$114,904 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
1,690housing units
1,690
Total Housing Units
1,639
Occupied Units
51
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,200
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,393
Median Rent
1999
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50124 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.7% | 151 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 163 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 192 |
| 2023 | +0.3% | 192 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 196 |
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 102 business establishments in ZIP 50124, employing approximately 924 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,504,000.
102
Businesses
924
Employees
$41.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
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 50124 vs 50244 →
ZIP 50124 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50010
Ames (50010)
29,359 residents
- 50226 4,724
Polk City (50226)
4,724 residents
- 50012 4,062
Ames (50012)
4,062 residents
- 50124 3,750
Huxley (50124)
3,750 residents
- 50244 1,813
Slater (50244)
1,813 residents
- 50046 1,524
Cambridge (50046)
1,524 residents
- 50011 1,390
Ames (50011)
1,390 residents
- 50073 1,195
Elkhart (50073)
1,195 residents
- 50134 660
Kelley (50134)
660 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50124 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50226
Polk City (50226)
$153,011 median income
- 50007
Alleman (50007)
$120,417 median income
- 50244
Slater (50244)
$120,313 median income
- 50124
Huxley (50124)
$114,904 median income
- 50134
Kelley (50134)
$111,250 median income
- 50073
Elkhart (50073)
$100,972 median income
- 50046
Cambridge (50046)
$81,500 median income
- 50243
Sheldahl (50243)
$80,938 median income
- 50010
Ames (50010)
$65,398 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50124 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50244 | Slater, IA | 1,813 | 3.2 mi |
| 50007 | Alleman, IA | 474 | 5.4 mi |
| 50046 | Cambridge, IA | 1,524 | 4.2 mi |
| 50243 | Sheldahl, IA | 244 | 4.8 mi |
| 50134 | Kelley, IA | 660 | 5.1 mi |
| 50010 | Ames, IA | 29,359 | 10.3 mi |
| 50011 | Ames, IA | 1,390 | 9.7 mi |
| 50073 | Elkhart, IA | 1,195 | 7.5 mi |
| 50012 | Ames, IA | 4,062 | 10.0 mi |
| 50226 | Polk City, IA | 4,724 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50124, 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 (3,750 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 50124 in?
ZIP code 50124 (Huxley) is located in Story County, Iowa. Story County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/story-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50124?
ZIP code 50124 in Huxley, IA has a population of 3,750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50124?
The median household income in ZIP 50124 is $114,904, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50124?
The median home value in ZIP 50124 is $305,200, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50124 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50124?
ZIP code 50124 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 924 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50124 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50124?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50124 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 50124?
In ZIP code 50124, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.6% 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 50124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50124 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50124?
In ZIP code 50124, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50124 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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