50021 ZIP Code
Ankeny, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50021 |
| City/Town: | Ankeny |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,375 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,397 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,496 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,841 |
| Median Home Value: | $269,100 |
| Land Area: | 24.1 sq miles
62.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7243, -93.5653 |
Population Information (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,375 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,251 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,124 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,947 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,004 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,794 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,490 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,694 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,221 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,043 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,987 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,734 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,473 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,328 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,388 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 272 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $269,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,414 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,841 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,391 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 450 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,558 | 75.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,833 | 24.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,446 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 241 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 190 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,758 | 20.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,044 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,225 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,014 | 32.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,974 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,397 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,946 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,711 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,496 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,021 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,470 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 528 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,345 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,867 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,080 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 506 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,864 | 90.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 421 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 903 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 166 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,021 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 807 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,362 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 908 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 167 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 287 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 175 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 111 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 425 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 499 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,002 | 8.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,783 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,205 | 19.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,407 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,402 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,382 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,787 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 617 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 116 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 206 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,520 | 16.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 200 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 803 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,283 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 982 | 6.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,129 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 588 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 410 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,405 | 15.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,337 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,528 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 679 | 4.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 679 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 447 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,506 | 96.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,297 | 85.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,328 | 23.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 785 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,573 | 84.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,604 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,543 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 215 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 75 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 221 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,241 | 61.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,762 | 14.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 23 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 403 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 463 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 624 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,090 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 235 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 185 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,140 | 26.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,806 | 23.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,125 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 920 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,188 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 873 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 301 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 91 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 212 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 61 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 658 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,931 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,546 | 38.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,805 | 23.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 840 | 7.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,478 | 65.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 159 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,511 | 30.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 107 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 111 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 148 | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,549 | 31.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,100 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,594 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 202 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 209 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 519 | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,260 | 14.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,864 | 33.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,868 | 33.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 611 | 7.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,816 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $710 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,414 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,391 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,083 | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,569 | 22.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,729 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,734 | 24.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,514 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,760 | 24.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,544 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,188 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,250 | 59.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 177 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 864 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,093 | 29.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,083 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 273 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 553 | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,801 | 46.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,290 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,166 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,691 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,763 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,291 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,372 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 270 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,033 | 43.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,069 | 45.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,141 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,926 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,115 | 53.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,725 | 43.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 673 | 17.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 86 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,978 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 315 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,397 | 443.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,397 | 443.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,397 | 443.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 273 | 86.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 96 | 30.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 376 | 119.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,428 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,190 | 91.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,238 | 8.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 998 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 534 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 414 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 292 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,391 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,037 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
Ankeny, IA50021