NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50554

IA · Population: 1,674

B
62/100
72
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50554

Zip code 50554 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,674 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), 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 $61,912 and home values around $81,300, 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 16.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$61,912
Home Value
$81,300
Rent
$732/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
16.4%
Unemployment
8%
Owner-Occupied
75.4%
Rent Burden
14.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).