NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50421

IA · Population: 2,923

B+
75/100
69
B
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50421

Zip code 50421 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,923 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $57,989 and home values around $114,000, 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 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$57,989
Home Value
$114,000
Rent
$749/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
25.9%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
78.3%
Rent Burden
15.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).