50021 ZIP Code, Ankeny, IA
50021 is a ZIP code in Ankeny, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50023, 50032 and 50073. 30,283 people live here in 12,244 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. At about 1,258 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $99,572, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ankeny, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 30,283
- Median household income: $99,572
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,283 |
| Households | 12,244 |
| Median household income | $99,572 |
| Income per person | $53,356 |
| Median age | 35.9 |
| Homeowners | 74.5% |
| Median home value | $317,200 |
| Median rent | $1,393 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% |
| Broadband internet | 94.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 4.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.0% |
| $35–50K | 7.1% |
| $50–75K | 17.2% |
| $75–100K | 14.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.4% |
| $150–200K | 17.2% |
| $200K+ | 16.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 16.6% |
| 35–44 | 14.8% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 9.1% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.5% |
| Owned outright | 17.8% |
| Rented | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 59.3% |
| Townhome | 14.9% |
| 2–4 units | 3.0% |
| 5–19 units | 10.8% |
| 20+ units | 9.2% |
| Mobile / other | 2.8% |
Businesses in 50021
777 business establishments with 21,766 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 101
- Accommodation and Food Services: 100
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 85
- Construction: 82
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 61
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 54
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 50
- Wholesale Trade: 49
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50023 — Ankeny city, IA (3.4 mi)
- 50032 (4.2 mi)
- 50073 — Elkhart city, IA (5.1 mi)
- 50035 — Bondurant city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 50313 — Des Moines city, IA (5.6 mi)
- 50007 — Alleman city, IA (5.8 mi)
- 50317 — Des Moines city, IA (7.4 mi)
- 50009 — Altoona city, IA (7.8 mi)
Areas that include 50021
- Ankeny, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 11 of 35: highest median home value in Polk County
- No. 11 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Polk County
Mail every home in 50021
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50021, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50021 in?
- 50021 is a Ankeny, IA mailing address. By land area, 62% lies inside Ankeny and 2% lies inside Saylorville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50021 in?
- 50021 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50021?
- About 30,283 people (±2,106), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 28,807.
- What is the median household income in 50021?
- $99,572 (±$7,864), 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 50021?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50021 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50021?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50023 (3.4 mi, Ankeny), 50032 (4.2 mi), 50073 (5.1 mi, Elkhart), 50035 (5.5 mi, Bondurant), 50313 (5.6 mi, Des Moines) and 50007 (5.8 mi, Alleman).
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