NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50049

IA · Population: 6,449

B
66/100
70
B+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
64
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50049

Zip code 50049 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 6,449 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $59,284 and home values around $113,100, 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 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average.

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
$59,284
Home Value
$113,100
Rent
$774/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
15.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
Owner-Occupied
74.9%
Rent Burden
15.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy64BLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).