50009 ZIP Code — Altoona, IA
Polk County, Iowa
ZIP code 50009 is located in Altoona, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 27.91 square miles and serves a population of 21,402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50009
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $250,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $91,207. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,402
population
27.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50009 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50009
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Altoona | Acceptable |
| Altoona | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50327 Pleasant Hill (4.9 mi)
50317 Des Moines (5.2 mi)
50169 Mitchellville (6 mi)
50035 Bondurant (6.1 mi)
50316 Des Moines (7.4 mi)
50021 Ankeny (7.6 mi)
50328 Des Moines (8.1 mi)
50332 Des Moines (8.1 mi)
50319 Des Moines (8.1 mi)
50331 Des Moines (8.1 mi)
50330 Des Moines (8.1 mi)
50329 Des Moines (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,402 |
| Population density | 767 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 27.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6435 |
| Longitude | -93.4623 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.0% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
21,402
Population
767
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$91,207
Median household income
$42,465
Per capita income
$250,000
Median home value
$1,140
Median monthly rent
71.3%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
6,183
Housing units
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
668
Under 5
694
861
5–9
894
797
10–14
828
562
15–19
585
541
20–24
563
1,492
25–34
1,551
1,565
35–44
1,627
1,226
45–54
1,275
618
55–59
642
645
60–64
671
955
65–74
992
423
75–84
439
141
85+
147
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,459 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 15,943 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,097 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black or African American
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,223 | 88.4% |
| Two or more races | 981 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 682 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 281 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 123 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 112 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.0% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
1.3%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $91,207 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
39.5%
$300k–$500k
28.1%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,140 |
| Owner occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter occupied | 28.7% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 62.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.7% |
| Electricity | 30.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,528 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 700 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,018 | 12.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,853 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,783 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,037 | 25.2% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 25.8% |
| Married | 61.4% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
31.6%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 347 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 147 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,933 | 57.0% |
| High school | 1,015 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 707 | 13.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Retail trade
14.7%
Finance & real estate
14.5%
Professional & management
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Public administration
5.7%
Construction
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Other services
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.2% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 25.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
3.7%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
11.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 26.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 25.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,092 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.4% |
| Public insurance | 31.6% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,040 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 166 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 131 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,394 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 20,225 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 16,286 | 76.1% |
| Foreign born | 169 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,008 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 526 | 52.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,102 | 14.5% |
| Italian | 2,497 | 11.7% |
| English | 1,345 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 1,162 | 5.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 484 | 2.3% |
| Dutch | 299 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 25 | 0.1% |
| German | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50009
What city is ZIP code 50009 in?
ZIP code 50009 is primarily assigned to Altoona, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50009 in?
ZIP code 50009 falls within Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 50009?
ZIP code 50009 has an estimated population of 21,402 residents, with a density of 767 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50009?
The median household income in ZIP code 50009 is $91,207, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50009?
The median home value in ZIP code 50009 is $250,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50009 in?
ZIP code 50009 observes the CST timezone.