50009 ZIP Code, Altoona, IA
50009 is a ZIP code in Altoona, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 28 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50327, 50032 and 50317. 22,886 people live here in 9,077 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. With about 820 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $88,447, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Altoona, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 28 sq mi
- Population: 22,886
- Median household income: $88,447
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,886 |
| Households | 9,077 |
| Median household income | $88,447 |
| Income per person | $44,085 |
| Median age | 37 |
| Homeowners | 70.5% |
| Median home value | $278,300 |
| Median rent | $1,232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.2% |
| $25–35K | 6.8% |
| $35–50K | 10.5% |
| $50–75K | 20.4% |
| $75–100K | 12.3% |
| $100–150K | 22.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 12.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 14.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65–74 | 11.1% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.7% |
| Owned outright | 20.6% |
| Rented | 28.4% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 62.1% |
| Townhome | 10.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.9% |
| 5–19 units | 7.9% |
| 20+ units | 12.3% |
| Mobile / other | 3.7% |
Businesses in 50009
506 business establishments with 8,958 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 108
- Accommodation and Food Services: 61
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 56
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 49
- Construction: 46
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 38
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 35
- Finance and Insurance: 27
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50327 — Pleasant Hill city, IA (4.2 mi)
- 50032 (4.6 mi)
- 50317 — Des Moines city, IA (4.9 mi)
- 50035 — Bondurant city, IA (5.6 mi)
- 50169 — Mitchellville city, IA (5.6 mi)
- 50316 — Des Moines city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 50021 — Ankeny city, IA (7.8 mi)
- 50237 — Runnells city, IA (8.2 mi)
Areas that include 50009
- Altoona, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50009, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50009 in?
- 50009 is a Altoona, IA mailing address. By land area, 42% lies inside Altoona; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50009 in?
- 50009 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50009?
- About 22,886 people (±378), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,230.
- What is the median household income in 50009?
- $88,447 (±$11,221), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50009?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50009 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50009?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50327 (4.2 mi, Pleasant Hill), 50032 (4.6 mi), 50317 (4.9 mi, Des Moines), 50035 (5.6 mi, Bondurant), 50169 (5.6 mi, Mitchellville) and 50316 (7.6 mi, Des Moines).
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