ZIP Code 50021 Demographics & Data

Ankeny, IA (ZIP Code 50021) Data Profile

Iowa

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 50021

ZIP Code 50021 is associated with the city of Ankeny in Iowa (Polk County) in the U.S. An estimated 49.0% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $40,806. The median household income is $82,826, while about 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 50021 is approximately 33.8 years, and 15.0% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 28,306.

Population in 50021

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 50021 is 28,306.

Ankeny, IA

The 50021 ZIP Code is associated with Ankeny, IA in Polk County.

Area Codes associated with 50021

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 50021 include 515.

Sunrise / Sunset in 50021

Sunrise: 6:29 am
Sunset: 8:05 pm
Sunrise in 50021 6:29 am
Sunrise in 50021 8:05 pm

Weather forecast for 50021

Today's forecast for 50021: Sunny, with a high near 81. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 50021

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 50021 Fair

Internet in 50021

Approximately 95.5% of households in ZIP Code 50021 have a computer, while about 90.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 50021

The gender split in ZIP Code 50021 is an estimated 48.1% male and approximately 51.9% female.

Health Insurance in 50021

Approximately 5.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 50021 (Ankeny, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 50021

The median household income in ZIP Code 50021 is $82,826, while the region's mean household income is $104,176. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $40,806. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50021 of $40,806 is approximately 26.82% more than the per capita income in Iowa overall of $32,176. An estimated 2.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 74.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 50021 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 20.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.4% of 50021 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 50021

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.0%
$200,000 or more per year 11.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 50021

In ZIP Code 50021, 97.0% of the population graduated high school, while 49.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.8% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 50021

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 17.8%
Some college, no degree 16.3%
Associate's degree 14.0%
Bachelor's degree 35.3%
Graduate or professional degree 13.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 50021

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50021, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 50021 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50021 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.1%), followed by Black or African American (5.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 50021

Industry Percent
White 93.1%
Black or African American 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 50021

Residents of ZIP Code 50021 are younger than average. The median age of 33.8 years in ZIP Code 50021 is approximately 11.29% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 50021 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 50021 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 50021

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.4%
5 to 9 years 7.5%
10 to 14 years 8.4%
15 to 19 years 7.2%
20 to 24 years 7.1%
25 to 34 years 15.1%
35 to 44 years 14.5%
45 to 54 years 11.6%
55 to 59 years 5.7%
60 to 64 years 3.9%
65 to 74 years 7.1%
75 to 84 years 3.8%
85 years and over 1.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 50021 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 50021

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 50021 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50021 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50021 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 50021

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 50021

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 50021

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50021, an estimated 32.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Polk County region.

Age of Housing in 50021

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 9.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 9.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 32.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 50021

In 50021, 76.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.8 minutes. Approximately 23.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50021 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.5% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.9% of 50021 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 50021

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.9%
Construction 5.3%
Manufacturing 6.7%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Retail trade 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.8%
Information 2.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 16.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.4%
Other services, except public administration 3.2%
Public administration 4.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 50021

In ZIP Code 50021, 92.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Polk County region.

Language Spoken in 50021

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.5%
Spanish 2.6%
Other Indo-European languages 2.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.4%
Other languages 1.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 50021 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50021 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes electricity rates in 50021 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 50021

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 50021 8.83¢/kWh 6.76¢/kWh 4.29¢/kWh
Iowa 14.23¢/kWh 10.7¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
United States 17.47¢/kWh 12.96¢/kWh 8.3¢/kWh

Solar Power in 50021

Month ZIP Code 50021 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.63 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.43 3 6.31
Mar 5.24 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.26 5.13 7.3
May 5.63 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.8 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.18 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.96 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.99 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.66 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.9 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.22 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 50021. This visualizes solar power levels in 50021 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.