ZIP Code 50311 Demographics

Polk County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50311 compared to county averages.

Total Population

15,869

↓ 96.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,166

↓ 21.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$214,500

↓ 7.5% vs county

Median Age

31.2 yrs

↑ 13.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.7%

↓ +71.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50311 compares to Polk County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50311 $62k Polk $79k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50311 $215k Polk $232k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

26.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

48.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$939

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50311 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$214,500
Down Payment (20%)$42,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,363P&I: $1085 | Tax: $215 | Ins: $63
Rent (Local Median)
$939
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $424/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50311, sorted by distance.

50312 1.4 mi away polk county 50310 1.9 mi away polk county 50324 2.1 mi away polk county 50314 2.2 mi away polk county 50309 2.9 mi away polk county 50319 3.6 mi away polk county 50316 3.9 mi away polk county 50322 4.0 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 50311 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.