Zip Code 50229

IA · Population: 1,392

A
80/100
71
B+
Safety
91
A+
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
77
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50229

Zip code 50229 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,392 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $112,563 and home values around $388,200, 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 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.

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
$112,563
Home Value
$388,200
Rent
—
Median Age
38
College Educated
27.3%
Unemployment
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
97.9%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability91A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy77B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).