50131 ZIP Code, Johnston, IA
50131 is a ZIP code in Johnston, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50111, 50322 and 50023. 24,583 people live here in 9,361 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. At about 1,033 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $106,551, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Johnston, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 24,583
- Median household income: $106,551
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 24,583 |
| Households | 9,361 |
| Median household income | $106,551 |
| Income per person | $57,553 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Homeowners | 71.1% |
| Median home value | $369,400 |
| Median rent | $1,338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% |
| Broadband internet | 93.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 2.9% |
| $25–35K | 3.8% |
| $35–50K | 9.9% |
| $50–75K | 14.1% |
| $75–100K | 11.2% |
| $100–150K | 16.6% |
| $150–200K | 12.4% |
| $200K+ | 25.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.3% |
| 10–19 | 17.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–44 | 14.0% |
| 45–54 | 14.8% |
| 55–64 | 9.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.0% |
| 75+ | 5.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.9% |
| Owned outright | 23.0% |
| Rented | 27.4% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.8% |
| Townhome | 13.9% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 11.5% |
| 20+ units | 16.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50131
671 business establishments with 15,205 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 89
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 83
- Construction: 82
- Finance and Insurance: 69
- Accommodation and Food Services: 56
- Retail Trade: 54
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 51
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 40
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50111 — Grimes city, IA (4.2 mi)
- 50322 — Urbandale city, IA (4.4 mi)
- 50023 — Ankeny city, IA (5.1 mi)
- 50310 — Des Moines city, IA (5.4 mi)
- 50313 — Des Moines city, IA (5.7 mi)
- 50324 — Windsor Heights city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 50109 — Granger city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 50323 — Urbandale city, IA (6.6 mi)
Areas that include 50131
- Johnston, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 10 of 35: highest median household income in Polk County
- No. 5 of 35: highest median home value in Polk County
- No. 9 of 35: highest share of households with children in Polk County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50131, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50131 in?
- 50131 is a Johnston, IA mailing address. By land area, 71% lies inside Johnston and 2% lies inside Urbandale; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50131 in?
- 50131 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50131?
- About 24,583 people (±144), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 24,434.
- What is the median household income in 50131?
- $106,551 (±$10,768), 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 50131?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50131 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50131?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50111 (4.2 mi, Grimes), 50322 (4.4 mi, Urbandale), 50023 (5.1 mi, Ankeny), 50310 (5.4 mi, Des Moines), 50313 (5.7 mi, Des Moines) and 50324 (6.4 mi, Windsor Heights).
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