NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50219

IA · Population: 13,940

A
86/100
92
A+
Safety
89
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50219

Zip code 50219 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 13,940 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $86,588 and home values around $255,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 46.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

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
$86,588
Home Value
$255,100
Rent
$973/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
46.5%
Unemployment
1.6%
Owner-Occupied
72.8%
Rent Burden
13.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability89ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).