Indianola, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50125
Warren County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,556
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,848
- Median income Above-median income area
- $258,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indianola pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50125 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 50125 (Indianola, IA) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.1 in 2023 to 203.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50125 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, home to 19,556 residents across 424.2 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50125 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,848 (11% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,465. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $258,900 (47% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $992.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Warren County, so 50125 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 50125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianola, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50125.
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 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 50125, Indianola, 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
19,556
Population
424.2
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50125?
38.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$84,848
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$39,465
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50125 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Indianola, 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)
$84,848 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
8,093housing units
8,093
Total Housing Units
7,685
Occupied Units
408
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,900
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$992
Median Rent
1982
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50125 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 150 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 161 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 186 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 198 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 203 |
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 500 business establishments in ZIP 50125, employing approximately 5,808 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,595,000.
500
Businesses
5,808
Employees
$240.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 78 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.4% |
| Information | 11 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
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 50125 vs 50001 →
ZIP 50125 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50125
Indianola (50125)
19,556 residents
- 50211
Norwalk (50211)
11,192 residents
- 50047 5,559
Carlisle (50047)
5,559 residents
- 50210 1,691
New Virginia (50210)
1,691 residents
- 50001 680
Ackworth (50001)
680 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50125 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50125 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50001
Ackworth (50001)
$131,875 median income
- 50047
Carlisle (50047)
$106,389 median income
- 50211
Norwalk (50211)
$103,712 median income
- 50210
New Virginia (50210)
$87,813 median income
- 50125
Indianola (50125)
$84,848 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50125 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50125, 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 (19,556 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 50125 in?
ZIP code 50125 (Indianola) is located in Warren County, Iowa. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50125?
ZIP code 50125 in Indianola, IA has a population of 19,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50125?
The median household income in ZIP 50125 is $84,848, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50125?
The median home value in ZIP 50125 is $258,900, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50125?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50125 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50125?
ZIP code 50125 has 500 business establishments employing approximately 5,808 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50125?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50125 are: Construction (78), Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50125?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50125 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 50125?
In ZIP code 50125, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 50125?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50125 is 22.7 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 50125?
In ZIP code 50125, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50125?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50125 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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