50322 ZIP Code — Urbandale, IA
Polk County, Iowa
ZIP code 50322 is located in Urbandale, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 10.82 square miles and serves a population of 31,917 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50322
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $247,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $84,948. The poverty rate of 7% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
31,917
population
10.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50322 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50322
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50322. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Urbandale | Acceptable |
| Urbandale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50325 Clive (2.7 mi)
50324 Windsor Heights (3.2 mi)
50311 Des Moines (3.5 mi)
50323 Urbandale (3.6 mi)
50310 Des Moines (3.9 mi)
50312 Des Moines (4.8 mi)
50111 Grimes (5 mi)
50313 Des Moines (5.8 mi)
50314 Des Moines (6 mi)
50131 Johnston (6 mi)
50308 Des Moines (6.4 mi)
50263 Waukee (6.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,917 |
| Population density | 2,950 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6330 |
| Longitude | -93.7373 |
| 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 | 31.1% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.3% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
31,917
Population
2,950
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$84,948
Median household income
$42,173
Per capita income
$247,900
Median home value
$1,099
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
9,855
Housing units
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,090
Under 5
1,034
923
5–9
876
919
10–14
871
1,008
15–19
957
814
20–24
773
2,382
25–34
2,260
2,171
35–44
2,060
1,803
45–54
1,710
1,267
55–59
1,203
1,261
60–64
1,197
1,677
65–74
1,591
718
75–84
681
344
85+
327
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,965 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 24,952 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,338 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Black or African American
6.1%
Asian
4.9%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,559 | 81% |
| Black or African American | 1,988 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1,617 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,145 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 876 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 498 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 97 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.1% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.3% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $84,948 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
46.6%
$300k–$500k
24.3%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,099 |
| Owner occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter occupied | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 63.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.3% |
| Electricity | 25.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,675 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 781 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,452 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,857 | 22.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,666 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,593 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.1% | 26.5% |
| Married | 54.2% | 54.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 512 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 262 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,925 | 42.4% |
| High school | 1,695 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,503 | 21.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Finance & real estate
16.8%
Retail trade
11.5%
Professional & management
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Other services
5.7%
Construction
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.4% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
10.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 23.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,725 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 24.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,793 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 1,855 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 421 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 439 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 728 | 2.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,393 | 89.0% |
| Born in same state | 28,133 | 88.1% |
| Born in different state | 20,983 | 65.7% |
| Foreign born | 260 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,524 | 11.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,067 | 58.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,864 | 12.1% |
| French | 3,348 | 10.5% |
| Polish | 2,005 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 798 | 2.5% |
| English | 753 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 461 | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 84 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 66 | 0.2% |
| German | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50322
What city is ZIP code 50322 in?
ZIP code 50322 is primarily assigned to Urbandale, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50322 in?
ZIP code 50322 falls within Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 50322?
ZIP code 50322 has an estimated population of 31,917 residents, with a density of 2,949 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50322?
The median household income in ZIP code 50322 is $84,948, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50322?
The median home value in ZIP code 50322 is $247,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 50322 in?
ZIP code 50322 observes the CST timezone.