NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50226

IA · Population: 7,144

A+
90/100
97
A+
Safety
99
A+
Affordability
92
A+
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50226

Zip code 50226 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 7,144 residents. It receives an overall grade of A+ (score: 90/100), 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 $144,615 and home values around $361,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 45.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4%, 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
$144,615
Home Value
$361,100
Rent
$723/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
45.4%
Unemployment
4%
Owner-Occupied
90.2%
Rent Burden
6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability99A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life92A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall90A+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).