ZIP Code 50111, Iowa
ZIP Code 50111 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 50111 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Dallas County / Polk County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,865. The land area covers 25.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,865 | ±248 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,292 | ±555 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,399 | ±553 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,292 | ±555 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 107 | ±91 |
| Median Home Value | $308,800 | ±$22,538 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,251 | ±$140 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $120,769 | ±$12,938 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,191 | ±$5,202 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 720 | ±395 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,044 | ±659 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 115,343 (2024)
ID: 184126
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
902 COURT ST, ADEL IA 50003-1448
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Adel, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Adel, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ankeny, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Adel, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | Ankeny, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | Ankeny, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ankeny, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Cambridge, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Huxley, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Huxley, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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La James International College-Johnston
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College | 3.9 mi away | 8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston, IA, 50131 |
5152782208
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GRIMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 200 NE BEAVERBROOKE BLVD, GRIMES, IA, 50111 |
(515) 986-3551
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Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School
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College Vocational | 5.5 mi away | 8401 Douglas Avenue, Ste 2, Urbandale, IA, 50322-2903 |
5157275100
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GRANGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 2200 WALNUT ST, GRANGER, IA, 50109 |
(515) 999-2088
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Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
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College | 6.6 mi away | 3305 70th St, Des Moines, IA, 50322-3203 |
5152789939
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JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 6700 MERLE HAY RD, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131 |
(515) 278-5233
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Aveda Institute-Des Moines
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College Vocational | 8.9 mi away | 6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 |
5135769333
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URBANDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 3520 86TH ST, URBANDALE, IA, 50322 |
(515) 278-3945
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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
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College | 9.7 mi away | 1900 NW 4th St, Ankeny, IA, 50023-2152 |
5159640601
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CLIVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 1900 NW 114TH ST, CLIVE, IA, 50325 |
(515) 453-2221
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DES MOINES WSFO-JOHNSTON, IA US, located 5.1 miles from ZCTA5 50111. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0° | 13.1° | 21.5° | 1.01" | 9.7" |
| February | 35.1° | 17.3° | 26.2° | 1.25" | 10.5" |
| March | 48.6° | 28.8° | 38.7° | 2.15" | 5.0" |
| April | 61.5° | 40.1° | 50.8° | 4.00" | 1.6" |
| May | 71.8° | 51.8° | 61.8° | 4.84" | 0.2" |
| June | 80.9° | 62.0° | 71.5° | 5.35" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 65.6° | 75.2° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.9° | 63.6° | 73.2° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.2° | 55.1° | 65.6° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 42.5° | 52.8° | 2.51" | 0.5" |
| November | 47.7° | 29.9° | 38.8° | 1.95" | 2.2" |
| December | 35.2° | 19.0° | 27.1° | 1.46" | 8.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes city | City | 1.0 mi | — |
| Johnston city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Urbandale city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Granger city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Clive city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Polk City city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 50111. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.