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Norwalk, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50211

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

11,192
77/sq mi
$103,712
Median income
$316,100
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norwalk pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
77
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50211 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.7 square miles in Norwalk, Warren County, Iowa. The area is home to 11,192 residents, producing a population density of 77 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 50211 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50211 sits at $103,712 (35% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $48,548. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $316,100 (80% above the state average) with median rent at $851 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50211 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 50211 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 50211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50211.

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 50211, Norwalk, 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

11,192

Population

145.7

Area (sq mi)

77

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50211?

38.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$103,712

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$48,548

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50211 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,712 Top 17% higher than 83% 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

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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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,812

Total Housing Units

6,546

Occupied Units

266

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$316,100

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$851

Median Rent

2000

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50211 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 153
2021 +7.6% 164
2022 +13.2% 186
2023 +9.6% 204
2024 +4.4% 213

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 275 business establishments in ZIP 50211, employing approximately 2,645 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,148,000.

275

Businesses

2,645

Employees

$121.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 50 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 40 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 29 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 8.4%
Retail trade 22 8.0%
Finance and insurance 21 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 18 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 5.5%
Wholesale trade 8 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%
Manufacturing 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.1%

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 50211 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 50211 ranks #5 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 50211 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 50211 ranks #3 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
50321 Des Moines, IA 7,846 5.9 mi
50061 Cumming, IA 1,701 5.4 mi
50160 Martensdale, IA 465 6.2 mi
50312 Des Moines, IA 15,339 8.7 mi
50265 West Des Moines, IA 31,653 7.3 mi
50315 Des Moines, IA 35,853 7.2 mi
50311 Des Moines, IA 15,113 10.1 mi
50229 Prole, IA 932 7.0 mi
50324 Windsor Heights, IA 4,903 10.3 mi
50033 Bevington, IA 44 8.3 mi

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Pop: 19,556
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Pop: 5,559
50061 standard
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Pop: 1,701
50210 standard
New Virginia, IA
Pop: 1,691
50166 standard
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Pop: 1,582
50139 standard
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Pop: 1,288

Related Areas

Warren County Norwalk, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50211 in? ▼
ZIP code 50211 (Norwalk) 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 50211? ▼
ZIP code 50211 in Norwalk, IA has a population of 11,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50211 is $103,712, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50211 is $316,100, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50211 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50211? ▼
ZIP code 50211 has 275 business establishments employing approximately 2,645 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50211 are: Construction (50), Health care and social assistance (40), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50211? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50211 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 50211? ▼
In ZIP code 50211, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 50211? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50211 is 21.4 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 50211? ▼
In ZIP code 50211, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50211 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Norwalk, 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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