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Grimes, IA
City in Polk County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50111.
Population
16,366
Land area
13.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,248
ZIP codes
1
Grimes and its ZIP codes
Grimes at a glance
- Grimes is about 22 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $120,037, 60% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $304,700 (46% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,251 a month.
Local data for Grimes, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grimes, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,037
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$304,700
Median rent
$1,251/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
51.5%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,987), Irish Americans (3,092), Italian Americans (804).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Grimes.
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
$55.4M
596 loans, 5,438 jobs reported
How people get to work
Grimes, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.1%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home22.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grimes, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
85° / 13°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grimes, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Grimes
1 in or overlapping Grimes. Population shown
Cities near Grimes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UrbandaleCity | 3.4 mi | 22.5 |
| JohnstonCity | 4.2 mi | 19.5 |
| CliveCity | 4.5 mi | 7.7 |
| GrangerCity | 5.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Windsor HeightsCity | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| WaukeeCity | 7.1 mi | 21.9 |
| Polk CityCity | 8.4 mi | 5.6 |
| SaylorvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 6.8 |
| West Des MoinesCity | 9.1 mi | 47.5 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 9.9 mi | 5.4 |
| AnkenyCity | 10 mi | 31.9 |
| Des MoinesCity | 12 mi | 88.2 |
| AllemanCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Van MeterCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| AdelCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| MinburnCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grimes, IA in?
- Grimes is in Polk County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Grimes, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grimes include 50111.
- What is the population of Grimes, IA?
- About 16,366 people live in Grimes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grimes?
- Nearby places include Urbandale (3.4 mi), Johnston (4.2 mi), Clive (4.5 mi), Granger (5.6 mi), Windsor Heights (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023