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Clive, IA
City in Dallas County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50325.
Population
19,012
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,484
ZIP codes
1
Clive and its ZIP codes
Clive at a glance
- Clive is about 43 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $132,121, 76% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $401,100 (93% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,073 a month.
Local data for Clive, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clive, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$132,121
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$401,100
Median rent
$1,073/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
61.0%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,286), Irish Americans (2,127), Norwegian Americans (1,185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Clive.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,974
56,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,124
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$516M
FY 2026, $5,180 per person
PPP loans
$92.5M
924 loans, 9,664 jobs reported
How people get to work
Clive, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.3%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home27.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clive, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,096
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clive, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Clive
1 in or overlapping Clive. Population shown
Cities near Clive
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaukeeCity | 2.5 mi | 21.9 |
| GrimesCity | 4.5 mi | 13.1 |
| UrbandaleCity | 4.9 mi | 22.5 |
| West Des MoinesCity | 5.9 mi | 47.5 |
| Windsor HeightsCity | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| JohnstonCity | 8.4 mi | 19.5 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 8.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Van MeterCity | 8.6 mi | 4.4 |
| GrangerCity | 9.5 mi | 2.5 |
| AdelCity | 10 mi | 5.4 |
| CummingCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| De SotoCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| SaylorvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| Des MoinesCity | 12 mi | 88.2 |
| NorwalkCity | 12 mi | 11.6 |
| Polk CityCity | 13 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clive, IA in?
- Clive is in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Clive, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clive include 50325.
- What is the population of Clive, IA?
- About 19,012 people live in Clive, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clive?
- Nearby places include Waukee (2.5 mi), Grimes (4.5 mi), Urbandale (4.9 mi), West Des Moines (5.9 mi), Windsor Heights (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023