NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50643

IA · Population: 3,063

A
87/100
95
A+
Safety
96
A+
Affordability
92
A+
Quality of Life
64
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50643

Zip code 50643 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 3,063 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $109,917 and home values around $236,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, 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
$109,917
Home Value
$236,900
Rent
$1,006/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
40.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
Owner-Occupied
91.1%
Rent Burden
11% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability96A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life92A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy64BLower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted 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).