ZIP Code 50001 in Ackworth, IA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ackworth, Iowa
Names to Avoid:
Sandyville
County:Warren County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:56:26 PM
Population:695 [See All]
Area Code:641
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.3530, -93.4311
Land Area:23.592 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 50001 has 695 residents and 253 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 46.1 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.2% male and 54.8% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.1%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:695Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:626Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:731Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:29.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$131,350Source: Census ACS
Households:253Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$352,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.75Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.57Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--854866825781734575746788932749653575626
Decennial Census680------------------695------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 46.1

Male Median Age: 48.5

Female Median Age: 45.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male22281819135121813133044371451085
Female1727262022121726212920381719441367
Total395544393517294434425082543349231412
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:64796.14%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*172.53%
Asian:20.30%
American Indian:10.15%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:60.89%
Total:673100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:31445.18%48.5 years
Females:38154.82%45.5 years
Total:695100%46.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:62099.04%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:60.96%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:626100%
Total Native Population:626100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $131,350, which is considerably higher than the state median ($73,147), is up $87,878 (202.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,996. Family households earn a median of $139,250 versus $45,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $94,000). By gender, male median income is $100,662 and female is $60,083, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($49,410), with a current gap of $40,579 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 81.1%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,472$60,208$46,908$56,250$70,278$84,271$84,792$90,250$91,354$89,773$115,278$126,500$131,350
Median Family Income$58,375$65,625$47,303$63,194$81,563$95,132$88,173$91,250$92,188$93,889$120,357$132,344$139,250
Median NonFamily Income$33,177$33,333$31,250$53,958$38,750$36,875$55,536$0$0$40,625$39,167$45,083$45,250
Median Male Income$36,625$36,953$44,792$46,875$48,125$61,563$78,828$79,500$80,357$66,346$89,821$97,917$100,662
Median Female Income$43,333$45,385$45,583$45,833$48,750$51,250$46,625$53,611$50,263$50,000$52,500$53,750$60,083
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:37179.61%
Unemployed:71.50%
Not In Labor Force:8818.88%
Total:466100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:21557.95%
Service:267.01%
Sales and Office:7419.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:112.96%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4512.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:371100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $352,300, which is markedly greater than the state median ($195,900), is up $192,700 (120.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $89,000. The median gross rent is $1,408, which is considerably higher than the state median ($949), is up $866 (159.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $562. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.92% (53.55% with a mortgage, 46.45% free-and-clear) and renters 14.08% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.18%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$159,600$163,400$157,000$163,500$171,400$184,300$223,200$260,900$263,300$252,600$325,000$352,900$352,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:2066.67%
$1,500 to $1,999:620.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:413.33%
Total:30100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$542$592$599$825$933$775$844$850$846$954$1,225$1,352$1,408
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):9846.01%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):8539.91%
Renter Occupied:3014.08%
Total Occupied Housing Units:213100%

Occupied Housing Units:21396.82%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):73.18%
Total Housing Units:220100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:21195.91%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:94.09%
Total Housing Units:220100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 37.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (30.90%). High school or higher is 97.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (32.95%). College enrollment is 31.79%, which is on par with the state rate (25.40%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:61.51%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:61.51%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7819.60%
Some college, no degree:12731.91%
Associate's degree:328.04%
Bachelor's degree:9122.86%
Graduate or professional degree:5814.57%
Total:398100%
High school or higher:38696.98%
Bachelor's degree or higher:14937.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:48771.41%
Public Insurance:17125.07%
No Insurance:243.52%
Total:682100%
Has Health Insurance:65896.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty6.9%4.1%6.8%2.3%2.9%1.1%13.3%12.4%12.1%13.5%5.6%7.2%3.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:116.36%
Kindergarten:2816.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):5732.95%
High school (grades 9-12):2212.72%
College or graduate school:5531.79%
Total:173100%
Early Childhood:3922.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):10761.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 50001 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 61 people with an annual payroll of $4,448,000. USPS data shows 266 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:266Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:270Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:266Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$996,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,448,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:61Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 50001 is located in Warren County, Iowa, within the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19780) and Iowa's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 720,331 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 50001. It covers 23.592 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.177 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Des Moines-West Des Moines, IASource: Census
CBSA Number:19780Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:720,331Source: Census
MSA:Des Moines, IA MSASource: Census
Land Area:23.592 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.177 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12048.84 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1900235Source: Census
Place Name:Ackworth city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


50002 | | 49971

Schools in ZIP Code 50001


We could not locate which school district 50001 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Southeast Warren Primary 316 N 5th
Milo, IA 50166
District: Southeast Warren Community School DistrictNearby
Indianola Middle School 403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
District: Indianola Community School DistrictNearby
Indianola High School 1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
District: Indianola Community School DistrictNearby
Emerson Elementary School 1109 E Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
District: Indianola Community School DistrictNearby
Irving Elementary School 500 W Clinton
Indianola, IA 50125
District: Indianola Community School DistrictNearby
Victory Christian Academy 805 N 1st St
Indianola, IA 50125
District: Private SchoolNearby
Main Street Montessori & Middle School 925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
District: Private SchoolNearby
Des Moines Adventist School 2317 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 50001


Simpson College 701 North C St
Indianola, IA 50125
Type: Post Secondary
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines School Of Radiologic Technology 1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309-1453
Type: Post Secondary
Mercy College Of Health Sciences 928 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309-1239
Type: Post Secondary
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center 3200 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Type: Post Secondary
Grand View University 1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
Type: Post Secondary
Drake University 2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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