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Waukee, IA
City in Dallas County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50263.
Population
29,236
Land area
21.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,335
ZIP codes
1
Waukee and its ZIP codes
Waukee at a glance
- Waukee is about 23 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $101,029, 35% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $350,500 (69% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,383 a month.
Local data for Waukee, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waukee, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,029
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$350,500
Median rent
$1,383/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
58.0%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,521), Irish Americans (4,818), Norwegian Americans (1,065).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Waukee.
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
$37.9M
651 loans, 4,703 jobs reported
How people get to work
Waukee, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home22.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waukee, 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
86° / 14°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waukee, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Waukee
1 in or overlapping Waukee. Population shown
Cities near Waukee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CliveCity | 2.5 mi | 7.7 |
| West Des MoinesCity | 5.1 mi | 47.5 |
| Van MeterCity | 6.1 mi | 4.4 |
| UrbandaleCity | 7 mi | 22.5 |
| GrimesCity | 7.1 mi | 13.1 |
| Windsor HeightsCity | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| De SotoCity | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| AdelCity | 8.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 8.9 mi | 5.4 |
| CummingCity | 9.2 mi | 3.5 |
| JohnstonCity | 11 mi | 19.5 |
| NorwalkCity | 12 mi | 11.6 |
| GrangerCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Des MoinesCity | 13 mi | 88.2 |
| SaylorvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| MinburnCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waukee, IA in?
- Waukee is in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Waukee, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waukee include 50263.
- What is the population of Waukee, IA?
- About 29,236 people live in Waukee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waukee?
- Nearby places include Clive (2.5 mi), West Des Moines (5.1 mi), Van Meter (6.1 mi), Urbandale (7 mi), Grimes (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023