50401 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 50401 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50401 is White. The current unemployment level in 50401 is 3.3%.
| Population | 28,909 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 186 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,764 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,159 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $504,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.44% |
50401 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,484 | 90.02% |
| Black | 836 | 2.84% |
| Hispanic | 1,680 | 5.71% |
| Asian | 221 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 118 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 82 | 0.28% |
50401 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,697 | 77.15% |
| Black | 309 | 8.84% |
| Hispanic | 373 | 10.67% |
| Asian | 48 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 49 | 1.4% |
50401 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,781 | 9.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,889 | 15.27% |
| High School Diploma | 5,272 | 27.87% |
| No High School Diploma | 189 | 1% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,147 | 6.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,179 | 16.8% |
| Associates Degree | 3,303 | 17.46% |
| Masters Degree | 714 | 3.77% |
| Professional Degree | 354 | 1.87% |
| Doctorate Degree | 90 | 0.48% |
