ZIP Code 50226 - Polk City Iowa

50226 Overview

ZIP Code 50226 is located in Polk City Iowa. Portions of 50226 are also in Ankeny and Sheldahl and Saylorville Reservoir and Madison Township (Polk County) and Crocker Township and Union Township (Polk County) and Lincoln Township (Polk County). 50226 is entirely within Polk County. Regionally, 50226 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.

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ZIP Code 50226 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NamePolk City
Primary CountyPolk County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)7,144
Area Code(s)515
Current Time
CST

ZIP Code 50226 Map

50226 Demographics

50226 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50226 is White. The current unemployment level in 50226 is 2.7%.

Population7,144
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density167 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,729
Percentage High Income Households8.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$131,415
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$415,680
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)2.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 98.97%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.59%

50226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White6,46198.97%
Black300.46%
Hispanic370.57%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

50226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White54297.31%
Black30.54%
Hispanic101.8%
Asian10.18%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.18%

50226 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1815.64%
Bachelor Degree1,01631.67%
High School Diploma69321.6%
No High School Diploma120.37%
GED or Alternate652.03%
1 or More Years of College42613.28%
Associates Degree35110.94%
Masters Degree3179.88%
Professional Degree842.62%
Doctorate Degree631.96%

50226 Geography

Coordinates41.79796219,-93.70630646
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 50226
RegionDes Moines-Ames Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaDes Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area43 Square Miles

50226 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a: -20F to -15F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion47b - Des Moines Lobe

50226 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)9152638505964615240271538
Avg Max Temp (°F)28344760728185837664463259
Avg Precip (In.).85.982.133.344.344.964.244.23.172.552.011.1233.9

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