NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50428

IA · Population: 9,119

A
81/100
79
B+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50428

Zip code 50428 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 9,119 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), 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 $69,426 and home values around $235,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$69,426
Home Value
$235,900
Rent
$738/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
33.8%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
76.1%
Rent Burden
12.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).