ZIP Code 50073 Demographics

Polk County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50073 compared to county averages.

Total Population

959

↓ 99.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$87,500

↑ +11.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$272,100

↑ +17.3% vs county

Median Age

56.1 yrs

↓ +55.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.4%

↑ 91.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50073 compares to Polk County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50073 $88k Polk $79k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50073 $272k Polk $232k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

33.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

87.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$775

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50073 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$272,100
Down Payment (20%)$54,420
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,727P&I: $1376 | Tax: $272 | Ins: $79
Rent (Local Median)
$775
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $952/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50073, sorted by distance.

50007 4.1 mi away polk county 50021 5.5 mi away polk county 50023 7.0 mi away polk county 50032 8.8 mi away polk county 50226 9.2 mi away polk county 50313 10.8 mi away polk county 50131 12.1 mi away polk county 50317 12.3 mi away polk county

About Polk County

Polk County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 493,378. The county's median household income is $78,827 and median home value is $232,000. ZIP code 50073 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Polk County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.