Waukee, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50263
Dallas County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,069
- 179/sq mi High-density area
- $102,762
- Median income Above-median income area
- $352,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waukee pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 179
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50263 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 50263 (Waukee, IA) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.1 in 2023 to 197.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50263 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa, home to 16,069 residents across 89.8 square miles, a density of 179 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50263 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,762 (34% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,811. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $352,800 (101% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 67.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,386.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 50263 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 50263
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waukee, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50263.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 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 50263, Waukee, 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
16,069
Population
89.8
Area (sq mi)
179
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50263?
35.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
14.2%
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?
$102,762
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$55,811
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50263 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Waukee, 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)
$102,762 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
12,442housing units
12,442
Total Housing Units
11,977
Occupied Units
465
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$352,800
Median Home Value
+101% vs state ZIP avg
$1,386
Median Rent
2011
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)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50263 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.0% | 148 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 159 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 180 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 192 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 198 |
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 568 business establishments in ZIP 50263, employing approximately 7,292 people with a combined annual payroll of $388,831,000.
568
Businesses
7,292
Employees
$388.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 63 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 9.0% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.2% |
| Information | 12 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.9% |
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 50263 vs 50325 →
ZIP 50263 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50265
West Des Moines (50265)
31,653 residents
- 50322
Urbandale (50322)
31,530 residents
- 50266
West Des Moines (50266)
23,625 residents
- 50263
Waukee (50263)
16,069 residents
- 50325
Clive (50325)
15,448 residents
- 50323 10,201
Urbandale (50323)
10,201 residents
- 50111 9,407
Grimes (50111)
9,407 residents
- 50063 2,604
Dallas Center (50063)
2,604 residents
- 50261 2,211
Van Meter (50261)
2,211 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50263 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50263 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50323
Urbandale (50323)
$175,944 median income
- 50261
Van Meter (50261)
$155,278 median income
- 50325
Clive (50325)
$132,121 median income
- 50061
Cumming (50061)
$130,714 median income
- 50111
Grimes (50111)
$120,769 median income
- 50063
Dallas Center (50063)
$109,722 median income
- 50263
Waukee (50263)
$102,762 median income
- 50322
Urbandale (50322)
$92,085 median income
- 50266
West Des Moines (50266)
$87,025 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50263 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50325 | Clive, IA | 15,448 | 4.1 mi |
| 50323 | Urbandale, IA | 10,201 | 4.1 mi |
| 50266 | West Des Moines, IA | 23,625 | 4.2 mi |
| 50038 | Booneville, IA | 205 | 5.2 mi |
| 50111 | Grimes, IA | 9,407 | 7.5 mi |
| 50063 | Dallas Center, IA | 2,604 | 7.9 mi |
| 50261 | Van Meter, IA | 2,211 | 9.0 mi |
| 50322 | Urbandale, IA | 31,530 | 7.5 mi |
| 50265 | West Des Moines, IA | 31,653 | 7.5 mi |
| 50061 | Cumming, IA | 1,701 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50263, 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 (16,069 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 50263 in?
ZIP code 50263 (Waukee) is located in Dallas County, Iowa. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50263?
ZIP code 50263 in Waukee, IA has a population of 16,069 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50263?
The median household income in ZIP 50263 is $102,762, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50263?
The median home value in ZIP 50263 is $352,800, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50263 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50263?
ZIP code 50263 has 568 business establishments employing approximately 7,292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50263?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50263 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Health care and social assistance (75), Construction (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50263?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50263 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 50263?
In ZIP code 50263, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.3% 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 50263?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50263 is 19.7 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 50263?
In ZIP code 50263, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50263?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50263 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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