50111 ZIP Code, Grimes, IA
50111 is a ZIP code in Grimes, Iowa — mostly in Polk County (66% of its land), with smaller parts in Dallas County. It covers 25 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50323, 50131 and 50322. 16,865 people live here in 6,292 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. With about 672 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $120,769, well above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grimes, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 25 sq mi
- Population: 16,865
- Median household income: $120,769
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,865 |
| Households | 6,292 |
| Median household income | $120,769 |
| Income per person | $49,191 |
| Median age | 35.9 |
| Homeowners | 71.7% |
| Median home value | $308,800 |
| Median rent | $1,251 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Broadband internet | 91.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.5% |
| $15–25K | 2.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 6.4% |
| $50–75K | 12.0% |
| $75–100K | 9.8% |
| $100–150K | 25.1% |
| $150–200K | 22.3% |
| $200K+ | 12.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 17.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–44 | 17.9% |
| 45–54 | 14.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65–74 | 4.8% |
| 75+ | 2.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 56.9% |
| Owned outright | 13.7% |
| Rented | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.9% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 2.9% |
| 5–19 units | 10.3% |
| 20+ units | 9.5% |
| Mobile / other | 5.0% |
Businesses in 50111
484 business establishments with 9,001 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 82
- Retail Trade: 52
- Wholesale Trade: 45
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 42
- Accommodation and Food Services: 37
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 36
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 29
- Transportation and Warehousing: 28
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50323 — Urbandale city, IA (4 mi)
- 50131 — Johnston city, IA (4.2 mi)
- 50322 — Urbandale city, IA (5.3 mi)
- 50325 — Clive city, IA (5.4 mi)
- 50109 — Granger city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 50063 — Dallas Center city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 50263 — Waukee city, IA (7.3 mi)
- 50324 — Windsor Heights city, IA (7.6 mi)
Areas that include 50111
- Grimes, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dallas County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 35: highest median household income in Polk County
- No. 7 of 35: highest share of households with children in Polk County
- No. 11 of 35: fastest population growth in Polk County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50111, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50111 in?
- 50111 is a Grimes, IA mailing address. By land area, 46% lies inside Grimes, 6% lies inside Johnston and 5% lies inside Urbandale; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50111 in?
- 50111 is mostly in Polk County (66% of its land), with smaller parts in Dallas County.
- What is the population of 50111?
- About 16,865 people (±248), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 16,025.
- What is the median household income in 50111?
- $120,769 (±$12,938), 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 50111?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50111 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50111?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50323 (4 mi, Urbandale), 50131 (4.2 mi, Johnston), 50322 (5.3 mi, Urbandale), 50325 (5.4 mi, Clive), 50109 (5.5 mi, Granger) and 50063 (7.1 mi, Dallas Center).
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