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ZIP 50021

Part of Ankeny, IA
Pop. 30,283·Polk County·5th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,536/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$429
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ZIP 50021 · $1,536
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,680/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,432/yr
At $1,536/mo median
Location
CityAnkeny
StateIA
CountyPolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.4% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50021 (Ankeny, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 49.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,283
Median income
$99,572
Median age
35.9
Renters
25.5%
Age distribution
25.8%
23.5%
27.1%
14.5%
Under 1825.8%
18–3423.5%
35–5427.1%
55–649.1%
65+14.5%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black3.1%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian4.2%
Education (25+)
21.1%
26.9%
49.1%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+49.1%
Housing tenure
74.5%
25.5%
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50021 in Ankeny, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,964 → $99,572
up 11.9%
Population
27,550 → 30,283
up 9.9%
Renter share
25.6% → 25.5%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
48.4% → 49.1%
+0.7 pts

Median household income climbed from $88,964 to $99,572 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 50021 in Ankeny, IA adding about 2,733 residents over the five-year window, up 9.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50021 covers Ankeny, IA. The median rent here is $1,536/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($99,572/yr), ZIP 50021 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50021?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50021 (Ankeny, IA) is $1,536. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50021's median rent of $1,536/mo is $429 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50021 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50021 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #5 out of 55 ZIPs tracked at $1,536/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,536/mo in ZIP 50021. The local median household income is $99,572/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50021?

Rent in ZIP 50021 has increased 21.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 50021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50021 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,536/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($99,572/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50021 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.5% of ZIP 50021 households are renters, while 74.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50021 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50021 compare to the rest of Ankeny?

ZIP 50021 is pricier than Ankeny as a whole. At $1,536/mo, it's $16 above the Ankeny citywide median of $1,520/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50021 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,536/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 50021's median household income ($99,572/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50021 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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