Zip Code 50061

IA · Population: 2,310

A
84/100
71
B+
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50061

Zip code 50061 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,310 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $146,250 and home values around $534,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.2%.

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
$146,250
Home Value
$534,500
Rent
$1,125/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
53.2%
Unemployment
1.2%
Owner-Occupied
97.2%
Rent Burden
9.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).