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Ankeny, IA

City in Polk County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50021, 50023.

Population

72,615

Land area

31.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,276

ZIP codes

2

Ankeny and its ZIP codes

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Ankeny at a glance

  • Ankeny is about 40 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 6th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
  • The median household income is $108,198, 44% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,000 (59% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,319 a month.

Local data for Ankeny, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ankeny, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$108,198

Poverty rate

4.2%

Median home value

$331,000

Median rent

$1,319/mo

Homeownership

71.3%

Bachelor's or higher

52.1%

Median age

33.6

Average commute

21.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (24,168), Irish Americans (8,958), Norwegian Americans (3,962).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Ankeny.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,176

314,942 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,800

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.6B

FY 2026, $7,339 per person

PPP loans

$63.2M

1,040 loans, 9,192 jobs reported

Polk County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Ankeny, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.1%
  • Carpooled5.9%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home20.1%

Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ankeny, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

2,144

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

670

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 12°F

37.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ankeny, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.9%

U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts

Diabetes

7.6%

U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts

Smoking

10.5%

U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.1%

U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts

ZIP codes in Ankeny

2 in or overlapping Ankeny. Population shown

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Cities near Ankeny

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SaylorvilleCensus-designated place2.9 mi6.8
JohnstonCity5.9 mi19.5
AllemanCity6 mi2.9
ElkhartCity6.5 mi1.9
Polk CityCity7.4 mi5.6
BondurantCity7.9 mi11.1
AltoonaCity8.2 mi13.3
UrbandaleCity9.3 mi22.5
Windsor HeightsCity9.9 mi1.4
GrimesCity10 mi13.1
SheldahlCity11 mi0.8
GrangerCity11 mi2.5
Des MoinesCity11 mi88.2
Pleasant HillCity11 mi10.8
SlaterCity12 mi1.9
MitchellvilleCity12 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ankeny, IA in?
Ankeny is in Polk County, Iowa.
What ZIP codes are in Ankeny, IA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ankeny include 50021, 50023.
What is the population of Ankeny, IA?
About 72,615 people live in Ankeny, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ankeny?
Nearby places include Saylorville (2.9 mi), Johnston (5.9 mi), Alleman (6 mi), Elkhart (6.5 mi), Polk City (7.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023