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ZIP Code 50237
Runnells, IA, Polk County
Population
3,635
Land area
48.5sq mi
People per sq mi
75
City
Runnells
ZIP 50237 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 50237 at a glance
- ZIP 50237 (Runnells) is 30% denser than Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $101,806 a year, 36% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,900 (67% above Iowa) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for ZIP 50237
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 50237, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,806
Poverty rate
1.0%
Median home value
$346,900
Prices +8.7% in a year
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
91.2%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
26.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
45
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
144
$7.48M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.44M
92 loans
Campaign donations
$11.91K
4% D, 23% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 50237, 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
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 50237, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 50237
ZIP codes near 50237
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 50327Pleasant Hill | 5.2 mi | 15.8 |
| 50118Hartford | 5.7 mi | 11.3 |
| 50252Swan | 6.8 mi | 14.3 |
| 50047Carlisle | 6.9 mi | 67.3 |
| 50228Prairie City | 7.8 mi | 69.3 |
| 50009Altoona | 8.3 mi | 27.9 |
| 50320Des Moines | 8.5 mi | 16.8 |
| 50169Mitchellville | 9 mi | 45.6 |
| 50317Des Moines | 9.4 mi | 22.1 |
| 50319Des Moines | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| 50316Des Moines | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| 50032Altoona | 11 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 50237?
- ZIP code 50237 is in Runnells, IA (Polk County).
- What county is ZIP code 50237 in?
- ZIP code 50237 is mostly in Polk County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 50237?
- About 3,635 people live in the 50237 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.