50211 ZIP Code, Norwalk, IA
50211 is a ZIP code in Norwalk, Iowa in Warren County. It covers 59 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50061, 50160 and 50321. 16,835 people live here in 6,546 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. With about 287 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $103,712, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Norwalk, IA
- County: Warren County
- Land area: 59 sq mi
- Population: 16,835
- Median household income: $103,712
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,835 |
| Households | 6,546 |
| Median household income | $103,712 |
| Income per person | $48,548 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Homeowners | 84.3% |
| Median home value | $316,100 |
| Median rent | $851 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Broadband internet | 93.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 3.9% |
| $25–35K | 2.8% |
| $35–50K | 7.9% |
| $50–75K | 13.2% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 23.2% |
| $150–200K | 13.0% |
| $200K+ | 15.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.0% |
| 10–19 | 15.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 14.3% |
| 35–44 | 15.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 7.9% |
| 75+ | 6.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 57.1% |
| Owned outright | 24.1% |
| Rented | 14.9% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.2% |
| Townhome | 8.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.6% |
| 5–19 units | 6.1% |
| 20+ units | 4.8% |
| Mobile / other | 2.3% |
Businesses in 50211
275 business establishments with 2,645 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 50
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 40
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 25
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 23
- Retail Trade: 22
- Finance and Insurance: 21
- Accommodation and Food Services: 18
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50061 — West Des Moines city, IA (5 mi)
- 50160 — Martensdale city, IA (5.9 mi)
- 50321 — Des Moines city, IA (5.9 mi)
- 50229 — Bevington city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 50265 — West Des Moines city, IA (6.5 mi)
- 50315 — Des Moines city, IA (7.7 mi)
- 50033 — Bevington city, IA (8 mi)
- 50312 — Des Moines city, IA (8.5 mi)
Areas that include 50211
- Norwalk, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Warren County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 11: highest median home value in Warren County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Warren County
- No. 5 of 11: highest median age in Warren County
- No. 1 of 10: fastest population growth in Warren County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50211, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50211 in?
- 50211 is a Norwalk, IA mailing address. By land area, 17% lies inside Norwalk and 5% lies inside Des Moines; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50211 in?
- 50211 is in Warren County.
- What is the population of 50211?
- About 16,835 people (±509), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,158.
- What is the median household income in 50211?
- $103,712 (±$10,514), 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 50211?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50211 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50211?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50061 (5 mi, West Des Moines), 50160 (5.9 mi, Martensdale), 50321 (5.9 mi, Des Moines), 50229 (6.4 mi, Bevington), 50265 (6.5 mi, West Des Moines) and 50315 (7.7 mi, Des Moines).
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