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Saylorville, IA
Census-designated place in Polk County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50023, 50313.
Population
3,366
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
496
ZIP codes
2
Saylorville and its ZIP codes
Saylorville at a glance
- Saylorville is about 8.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 114th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $117,821, 57% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,300 (51% above Iowa).
Local data for Saylorville, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saylorville, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,821
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$314,300
Homeownership
93.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,053), Irish Americans (728), Dutch Americans (252).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Saylorville.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
How people get to work
Saylorville, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saylorville, 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
86° / 12°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saylorville, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Saylorville
2 in or overlapping Saylorville. Population shown
Cities near Saylorville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnkenyCity | 2.9 mi | 31.9 |
| JohnstonCity | 5.2 mi | 19.5 |
| UrbandaleCity | 7.2 mi | 22.5 |
| Windsor HeightsCity | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| AltoonaCity | 7.6 mi | 13.3 |
| Des MoinesCity | 8 mi | 88.2 |
| BondurantCity | 8.5 mi | 11.1 |
| GrimesCity | 8.8 mi | 13.1 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 8.8 mi | 10.8 |
| AllemanCity | 8.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Polk CityCity | 8.9 mi | 5.6 |
| ElkhartCity | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| GrangerCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| CliveCity | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| West Des MoinesCity | 13 mi | 47.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saylorville, IA in?
- Saylorville is in Polk County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Saylorville, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saylorville include 50023, 50313.
- What is the population of Saylorville, IA?
- About 3,366 people live in Saylorville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saylorville?
- Nearby places include Ankeny (2.9 mi), Johnston (5.2 mi), Urbandale (7.2 mi), Windsor Heights (7.2 mi), Altoona (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023