Urbandale, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50323
Dallas County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,201
- 509/sq mi High-density area
- $175,944
- Median income Above-median income area
- $486,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Urbandale pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 509
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50323 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 50323 (Urbandale, IA) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 164.6 in 2023 to 168.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50323 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Urbandale, Dallas County, Iowa, home to 10,201 residents across 20.0 square miles, a density of 509 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50323 skews affluent, with a median household income of $175,944 (130% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,212. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.0% and unemployment is 0.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $486,800 (177% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 87.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,575.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, 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 50323 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 50323
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Urbandale, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50323.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
65 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
30 establishments
- Wholesale trade 25
Wholesale trade
25 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 50323, 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
10,201
Population
20.0
Area (sq mi)
509
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50323?
37.1
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
7.3%
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?
$175,944
Median Household Income
+130% vs state ZIP avg
$67,212
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50323 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Urbandale, 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)
$175,944 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
6,145housing units
6,145
Total Housing Units
5,830
Occupied Units
315
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$486,800
Median Home Value
+177% vs state ZIP avg
$1,575
Median Rent
2009
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)
169
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+69%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50323 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 129 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 138 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 156 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 165 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 169 |
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 319 business establishments in ZIP 50323, employing approximately 5,396 people with a combined annual payroll of $295,663,000.
319
Businesses
5,396
Employees
$295.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 20.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 23 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 6.6% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 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 50323 vs 50325 →
ZIP 50323 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
- 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50323 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50323 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
- 50109
Granger (50109)
$118,669 median income
- 50131
Johnston (50131)
$106,551 median income
- 50263
Waukee (50263)
$102,762 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50323 ranks the highest 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 | 1.6 mi |
| 50111 | Grimes, IA | 9,407 | 4.0 mi |
| 50322 | Urbandale, IA | 31,530 | 4.0 mi |
| 50266 | West Des Moines, IA | 23,625 | 4.6 mi |
| 50263 | Waukee, IA | 16,069 | 4.1 mi |
| 50324 | Windsor Heights, IA | 4,903 | 5.6 mi |
| 50109 | Granger, IA | 2,762 | 9.1 mi |
| 50310 | Des Moines, IA | 30,221 | 7.3 mi |
| 50131 | Johnston, IA | 17,499 | 6.4 mi |
| 50265 | West Des Moines, IA | 31,653 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50323, 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 (10,201 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 50323 in?
ZIP code 50323 (Urbandale) 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 50323?
ZIP code 50323 in Urbandale, IA has a population of 10,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50323?
The median household income in ZIP 50323 is $175,944, which is 131% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50323?
The median home value in ZIP 50323 is $486,800, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50323?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50323 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50323?
ZIP code 50323 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 5,396 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50323?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50323 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (65), Real estate and rental and leasing (38), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50323?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50323 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 50323?
In ZIP code 50323, 75.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.0% 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 50323?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50323 is 20.2 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 50323?
In ZIP code 50323, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50323?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50323 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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