NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50602

IA · Population: 1,382

B+
74/100
73
B+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
77
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50602

Zip code 50602 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,382 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $63,421 and home values around $107,600, 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 16.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.4%, 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
$63,421
Home Value
$107,600
Rent
$555/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
16.2%
Unemployment
3.4%
Owner-Occupied
76.1%
Rent Burden
10.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy77B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).