50111 ZIP Code — Grimes, IA
Polk County, Iowa
ZIP code 50111 is located in Grimes, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 25.11 square miles and serves a population of 15,745 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50111
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 $279,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $100,971. 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 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,745
population
25.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50111 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50111
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50111. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grimes | Acceptable |
| Grimes | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50323 Urbandale (4.1 mi)
50131 Johnston (4.6 mi)
50322 Urbandale (5 mi)
50109 Granger (5.3 mi)
50325 Clive (5.7 mi)
50263 Waukee (7.1 mi)
50063 Dallas Center (7.3 mi)
50226 Polk City (8 mi)
50310 Des Moines (8.1 mi)
50324 Windsor Heights (8.2 mi)
50311 Des Moines (8.5 mi)
50023 Ankeny (8.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,745 |
| Population density | 627 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 25.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6918 |
| Longitude | -93.7949 |
| 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 | 20.8% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.4% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
15,745
Population
627
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$100,971
Median household income
$42,939
Per capita income
$279,400
Median home value
$1,042
Median monthly rent
68.4%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
4,034
Housing units
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
608
Under 5
559
594
5–9
545
711
10–14
653
697
15–19
640
357
20–24
329
1,071
25–34
985
1,751
35–44
1,609
1,071
45–54
984
432
55–59
398
263
60–64
241
452
65–74
415
160
75–84
147
38
85+
35
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,575 | 29.1% |
| 18 and over | 11,170 | 70.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,247 | 7.9% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
1%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,536 | 90% |
| Two or more races | 547 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 407 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 399 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 1% |
| Other race | 98 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.8% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.4% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
29.2%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $100,971 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
9.0%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
34.8%
$500k–$1M
8.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,042 |
| Owner occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter occupied | 31.6% |
| Vacant | 0.6% |
| Single-family detached | 64.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 40.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.1% |
| Electricity | 19.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,185 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 196 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,183 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,277 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,449 | 41.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 972 | 16.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 20.6% |
| Married | 58.5% | 57.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.0%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
28.8%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 513 | 11.6% |
| Kindergarten | 131 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,028 | 46.0% |
| High school | 988 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 752 | 17.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Finance & real estate
14.5%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
10.1%
Construction
9.2%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Other services
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Information
3.1%
Public administration
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.2% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.4% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 23.0% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
3.8%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
1.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.0% |
| Retirement income | 12.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 22.3% |
| High cholesterol | 26.5% |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 16.1% |
| Kidney disease | 1.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 27.6% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.0% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 6.4% |
| No health insurance | 7.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 73.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 765 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.9% |
| Public insurance | 21.6% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,578 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 432 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 293 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,871 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 14,759 | 93.7% |
| Born in different state | 10,704 | 68.0% |
| Foreign born | 112 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 874 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 502 | 57.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,740 | 17.4% |
| French | 1,367 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 666 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 505 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 335 | 2.1% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 43 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50111
What city is ZIP code 50111 in?
ZIP code 50111 is primarily assigned to Grimes, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50111 in?
ZIP code 50111 falls within Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 50111?
ZIP code 50111 has an estimated population of 15,745 residents, with a density of 627 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50111?
The median household income in ZIP code 50111 is $100,971, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50111?
The median home value in ZIP code 50111 is $279,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 50111 in?
ZIP code 50111 observes the CST timezone.