Urbandale, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50322
Polk County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,530
- 1,131/sq mi High-density area
- $92,085
- Median income Above-median income area
- $276,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Urbandale pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,131
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50322 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 50322 (Urbandale, IA) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.5 in 2023 to 209.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50322 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, with 31,530 residents across 27.9 square miles, a density of 1,131 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50322 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,085 (20% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,565. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $276,200 (57% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 72.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,186.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 50322 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 50322
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Urbandale, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50322.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
172 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
155 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
144 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
117 establishments
- Construction
Construction
108 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 50322, Urbandale, 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
31,530
Population
27.9
Area (sq mi)
1,131
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50322?
40.5
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
11.3%
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?
$92,085
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$46,565
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50322 ranks nationally
Urbandale, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$92,085 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
13,646housing units
13,646
Total Housing Units
12,971
Occupied Units
675
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,200
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,186
Median Rent
1979
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50322 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 157 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 168 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 191 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 204 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 210 |
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 1,265 business establishments in ZIP 50322, employing approximately 21,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,242,919,000.
1,265
Businesses
21,599
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 172 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 155 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 144 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 117 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 108 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 100 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 96 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 75 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 4.9% |
| Information | 35 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 10 | 0.8% |
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 50322 vs 50324 →
ZIP 50322 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
- 50310
Des Moines (50310)
30,221 residents
- 50266
West Des Moines (50266)
23,625 residents
- 50131
Johnston (50131)
17,499 residents
- 50325
Clive (50325)
15,448 residents
- 50312
Des Moines (50312)
15,339 residents
- 50311
Des Moines (50311)
15,113 residents
- 50323 10,201
Urbandale (50323)
10,201 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50322 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50322 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
- 50325
Clive (50325)
$132,121 median income
- 50111
Grimes (50111)
$120,769 median income
- 50131
Johnston (50131)
$106,551 median income
- 50312
Des Moines (50312)
$92,242 median income
- 50322
Urbandale (50322)
$92,085 median income
- 50324
Windsor Heights (50324)
$91,707 median income
- 50266
West Des Moines (50266)
$87,025 median income
- 50265
West Des Moines (50265)
$85,915 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50322 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50324 | Windsor Heights, IA | 4,903 | 2.4 mi |
| 50310 | Des Moines, IA | 30,221 | 3.3 mi |
| 50323 | Urbandale, IA | 10,201 | 4.0 mi |
| 50131 | Johnston, IA | 17,499 | 4.2 mi |
| 50265 | West Des Moines, IA | 31,653 | 5.4 mi |
| 50325 | Clive, IA | 15,448 | 3.5 mi |
| 50311 | Des Moines, IA | 15,113 | 4.0 mi |
| 50312 | Des Moines, IA | 15,339 | 4.8 mi |
| 50111 | Grimes, IA | 9,407 | 5.3 mi |
| 50266 | West Des Moines, IA | 23,625 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50322, 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 (31,530 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 50322 in?
ZIP code 50322 (Urbandale) is located in Polk County, Iowa. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50322?
ZIP code 50322 in Urbandale, IA has a population of 31,530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50322?
The median household income in ZIP 50322 is $92,085, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50322?
The median home value in ZIP 50322 is $276,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50322?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50322 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50322?
ZIP code 50322 has 1,265 business establishments employing approximately 21,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50322?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50322 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (172), Retail trade (155), Other services (except public administration) (144). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50322?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50322 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 50322?
In ZIP code 50322, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% 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 50322?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50322 is 18.4 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 50322?
In ZIP code 50322, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50322?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50322 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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