NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50144

IA · Population: 2,579

B+
77/100
78
B+
Safety
85
A
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50144

Zip code 50144 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,579 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), 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 $67,518 and home values around $120,800, 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 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

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
$67,518
Home Value
$120,800
Rent
$535/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
15.7%
Unemployment
1.1%
Owner-Occupied
62.7%
Rent Burden
9.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability85ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).