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ZIP 50323

Pop. 17,265·Polk County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,723/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$242
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ZIP 50323 · $1,723
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,620/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
$20,676/yr
At $1,723/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyPolk County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50323 (Urbandale, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,265
Median income
$175,944
Median age
37.1
Renters
12.8%
Age distribution
32%
14.6%
32%
Under 1832%
18–3414.6%
35–5432%
55–6411.1%
65+10.3%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
87.6%
White87.6%
Black2.5%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian4.6%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
12.6%
21.8%
63%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+63%
Housing tenure
87.2%
12.8%
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50323 in Urbandale, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$162,705 → $175,944
up 8.1%
Population
16,117 → 17,265
up 7.1%
Renter share
10.2% → 12.8%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
69.6% → 63%
-6.6 pts
Median age
35.4 → 37.1
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $162,705 to $175,944 across the same window, up 8.1% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 50323 in Urbandale, IA adding about 1,148 residents over the five-year window, up 7.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 10.2% to 12.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 69.6% to 63% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50323 covers Urbandale, IA. The median rent here is $1,723/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 12% of local median household income ($175,944/yr), ZIP 50323 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50323?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50323 (Urbandale, IA) is $1,723. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50323 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50323's median rent of $1,723/mo is $242 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50323 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50323 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #2 out of 55 ZIPs tracked at $1,723/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50323?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,723/mo in ZIP 50323. The local median household income is $175,944/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50323?

Rent in ZIP 50323 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 50323 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50323 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,723/mo, rent takes approximately 12% of the local median household income ($175,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50323 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50323 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.8% of ZIP 50323 households are renters, while 87.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50323 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50323 compare to the rest of Urbandale?

ZIP 50323 is pricier than Urbandale as a whole. At $1,723/mo, it's $526 above the Urbandale citywide median of $1,197/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50323 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50323 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
12%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,723/mo, rent takes ~12% of ZIP 50323's median household income ($175,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50323 12%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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