NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50022

IA · Population: 8,664

B+
76/100
70
B+
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
91
A+
Jobs
Zip 50022, IA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 50022

Zip code 50022 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 8,664 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $59,538 and home values around $141,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$59,538
Home Value
$141,900
Rent
$694/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
24.3%
Unemployment
1%
Owner-Occupied
67.2%
Rent Burden
14% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy91A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).