NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50163

IA · Population: 663

C+
58/100
72
B+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
30
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50163

Zip code 50163 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 663 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $61,827 and home values around $89,800, 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 12% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$61,827
Home Value
$89,800
Rent
$783/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
12%
Unemployment
10.8%
Owner-Occupied
86.8%
Rent Burden
15.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy30DLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).