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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
$102,762
Median income
$352,800
Median home value
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 50263 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.8 square miles in Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa. The area is home to 16,069 residents, producing a population density of 179 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 50263 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50263 sits at $102,762 (34% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $55,811. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $352,800 (101% above the state average) with median rent at $1,386 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50263 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 50263 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 50263

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50263.

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 50263, Waukee, 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

16,069

Population

89.8

Area (sq mi)

179

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50263?

35.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 5.0%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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

$55,811

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50263 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,762 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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,442

Total Housing Units

11,977

Occupied Units

465

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$352,800

Median Home Value

+101% vs state

$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

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ZIP 50263 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 50263 ranks #4 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 50263 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 50263 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

50323 standard
Urbandale, IA
Pop: 10,201
50220 standard
Perry, IA
Pop: 9,020
50003 standard
Adel, IA
Pop: 6,594
50109 standard
Granger, IA
Pop: 2,762
50063 standard
Dallas Center, IA
Pop: 2,604
50276 standard
Woodward, IA
Pop: 2,517

Related Areas

Dallas County Waukee, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Waukee, 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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