50023 ZIP Code — Ankeny, IA
Polk County, Iowa
ZIP code 50023 is located in Ankeny, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 20.97 square miles and serves a population of 45,195 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50023
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $293,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $109,044. The poverty rate of 5% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
45,195
population
20.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50023 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50023
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ankeny | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50131 Johnston (3.9 mi)
50021 Ankeny (4 mi)
50007 Alleman (5.1 mi)
50313 Des Moines (5.5 mi)
50226 Polk City (5.9 mi)
50310 Des Moines (7 mi)
50073 Elkhart (7.3 mi)
50322 Urbandale (8.3 mi)
50316 Des Moines (8.4 mi)
50111 Grimes (8.5 mi)
50314 Des Moines (8.7 mi)
50244 Slater (8.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,195 |
| Population density | 2,155 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7286 |
| Longitude | -93.6384 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.6% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
45,195
Population
2,155
People per sq mi
32.4
Median age
$109,044
Median household income
$44,327
Per capita income
$293,000
Median home value
$1,214
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
4.8%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
12,586
Housing units
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,771
Under 5
1,749
1,860
5–9
1,837
1,924
10–14
1,900
1,530
15–19
1,510
1,544
20–24
1,525
3,839
25–34
3,790
3,716
35–44
3,669
2,809
45–54
2,772
711
55–59
701
673
60–64
664
1,386
65–74
1,369
651
75–84
643
328
85+
324
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,956 | 28.7% |
| 18 and over | 32,239 | 71.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,701 | 10.4% |
| Median age | 32.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,124 | 88.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,972 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1,320 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,059 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 487 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 238 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.6% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
29.6%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k+
10.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.8% |
| Median income | $109,044 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
4.5%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
34.3%
$300k–$500k
37.1%
$500k–$1M
9.1%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $293,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,214 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 59.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 37.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.5% |
| Electricity | 34.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,936 | 59.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 977 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,085 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,722 | 22.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,616 | 39.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,136 | 18.8% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.8% | 26.9% |
| Married | 60.2% | 58.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
12.7%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
39.7%
Graduate / professional
16.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 56.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 866 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 881 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,019 | 39.6% |
| High school | 2,513 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,392 | 26.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Finance & real estate
16.6%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Construction
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Wholesale trade
4.6%
Other services
4.3%
Public administration
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.1% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 15.8% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
4.8%
Under 18 years
2.8%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
15.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.2% |
| Retirement income | 16.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 22.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.5% |
| Diabetes | 6.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 16.5% |
| Kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.1% |
| Binge drinking | 27.3% |
| No physical activity | 15.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.5% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 6.5% |
| No health insurance | 7.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 74.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,348 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 and over | 25.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.2% |
| Public insurance | 20.8% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,675 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 655 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 191 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 179 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 153 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,196 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 42,889 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 32,595 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 307 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,999 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 855 | 42.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,094 | 13.5% |
| Italian | 5,489 | 12.1% |
| Polish | 2,335 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 1,611 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1,432 | 3.2% |
| Dutch | 690 | 1.5% |
| German | 59 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50023
What city is ZIP code 50023 in?
ZIP code 50023 is primarily assigned to Ankeny, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50023 in?
ZIP code 50023 falls within Polk County, Iowa.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50023?
56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50023?
The median household income in ZIP code 50023 is $109,044, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 50023?
ZIP code 50023 has an estimated population of 45,195 residents, with a density of 2,155 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50023?
The median home value in ZIP code 50023 is $293,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50023 in?
ZIP code 50023 observes the CST timezone.