50023 ZIP Code, Ankeny, IA
50023 is a ZIP code in Ankeny, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 21 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50021, 50313 and 50131. 46,306 people live here in 17,717 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Iowa ZIP codes. At about 2,227 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $117,826, well above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ankeny, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 21 sq mi
- Population: 46,306
- Median household income: $117,826
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 46,306 |
| Households | 17,717 |
| Median household income | $117,826 |
| Income per person | $49,500 |
| Median age | 33.2 |
| Homeowners | 71.5% |
| Median home value | $345,100 |
| Median rent | $1,240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% |
| Broadband internet | 94.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.2% |
| $15–25K | 2.5% |
| $25–35K | 5.2% |
| $35–50K | 6.0% |
| $50–75K | 13.1% |
| $75–100K | 11.6% |
| $100–150K | 25.7% |
| $150–200K | 18.9% |
| $200K+ | 13.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 15.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 16.3% |
| 35–44 | 15.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 7.6% |
| 65–74 | 6.4% |
| 75+ | 4.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.8% |
| Owned outright | 14.7% |
| Rented | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.0% |
| Townhome | 14.5% |
| 2–4 units | 3.5% |
| 5–19 units | 10.5% |
| 20+ units | 10.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.1% |
Businesses in 50023
922 business establishments with 10,645 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 144
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 103
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 100
- Retail Trade: 94
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 86
- Accommodation and Food Services: 78
- Construction: 76
- Finance and Insurance: 72
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50021 — Ankeny city, IA (3.4 mi)
- 50313 — Des Moines city, IA (4.8 mi)
- 50131 — Johnston city, IA (5.1 mi)
- 50007 — Alleman city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 50226 — Polk City city, IA (6 mi)
- 50032 (6.2 mi)
- 50073 — Elkhart city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 50310 — Des Moines city, IA (7.2 mi)
Areas that include 50023
- Ankeny, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Saylorville, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 8 of 35: highest median household income in Polk County
- No. 8 of 35: highest median home value in Polk County
- No. 8 of 35: highest share of households with children in Polk County
- No. 5 of 35: lowest median age in Polk County
- No. 6 of 35: fastest population growth in Polk County
Mail every home in 50023
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50023, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50023 in?
- 50023 is a Ankeny, IA mailing address. By land area, 71% lies inside Ankeny and 12% lies inside Saylorville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50023 in?
- 50023 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50023?
- About 46,306 people (±2,198), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 43,603.
- What is the median household income in 50023?
- $117,826 (±$6,685), 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 50023?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50023 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50023?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50021 (3.4 mi, Ankeny), 50313 (4.8 mi, Des Moines), 50131 (5.1 mi, Johnston), 50007 (5.5 mi, Alleman), 50226 (6 mi, Polk City) and 50032 (6.2 mi).
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