🏆 Top 10 Wealthiest Iowa ZIP Codes (by Median Household Income)

 

Here are the Top 10 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Iowa based on median household income — generally a better measure of local affluence than total adjusted gross income for small areas:

1. 50323 (Urbandale, IA) – Median household income ~$168,000+ (highest in Iowa)

2. 52411 (Cedar Rapids, IA) – ~ $163,000+

3. 50101 (Ackworth / Galt area, IA) – ~ $158,750+

4. 50214 (Dallas Center / Perry, IA) – ~ $150,000+

5. 50061 (Cumming / West Des Moines suburbs, IA) – ~ $146,250+

6. 50226 (Polk City, IA) – ~ $144,600+

7. 52624 (Fort Madison area, IA) – ~ $142,188+

8. 50261 (Van Meter, IA) – ~ $140,257+

9. 50007 (Ankeny, IA) – ~ $137,917+

10. 50120 (Grimes / Johnston area, IA) – ~ $133,333+

📊 These figures are from recent median household income estimates for ZIP Codes in Iowa. Income differences across ZIP codes often highlight suburban areas around Des Moines and Cedar Rapids and smaller affluent communities with higher household earnings.