NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 50854

IA · Population: 2,414

B+
79/100
77
B+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
91
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 50854

Zip code 50854 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,414 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $67,014 and home values around $132,700, 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 22.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1%.

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
$67,014
Home Value
$132,700
Rent
$687/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
22.5%
Unemployment
1%
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
Rent Burden
12.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy91A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).