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ZIP Code 50023
Ankeny, IA, Polk County
Population
46,306
Land area
21sq mi
People per sq mi
2,208
City
Ankeny
ZIP 50023 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 50023 at a glance
- ZIP 50023 (Ankeny) is about 38 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $117,826, 57% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $345,100 (66% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,240 a month.
Local data for ZIP 50023
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 50023, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,826
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$345,100
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,240/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
53.4%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
22.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
922
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,645
$535M annual payroll
PPP loans
$63.2M
1,040 loans
Campaign donations
$352K
25% D, 37% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 50023, 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 ZIP 50023, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 50023
ZIP codes near 50023
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 50021Ankeny | 3.3 mi | 24.1 |
| 50131Johnston | 4.9 mi | 23.7 |
| 50007Alleman | 5 mi | 5.4 |
| 50313Saylorville | 5.1 mi | 18.1 |
| 50032Altoona | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| 50226Polk City | 6.4 mi | 36.4 |
| 50073Elkhart | 6.5 mi | 26.2 |
| 50310Des Moines | 7.4 mi | 8 |
| 50244Alleman | 7.8 mi | 25.2 |
| 50316Des Moines | 8.4 mi | 3.6 |
| 50035Bondurant | 8.5 mi | 43.2 |
| 50314Des Moines | 8.6 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 50023?
- ZIP code 50023 is in Ankeny, IA (Polk County).
- What county is ZIP code 50023 in?
- ZIP code 50023 is mostly in Polk County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 50023?
- About 46,306 people live in the 50023 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.