Zip code 50035: Bondurant, Iowa
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 50035
50035 is a small-town zip code in Bondurant, Iowa (Polk County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 10,131 people live here, or 235 per square mile. The median resident is 33.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $134,906 a year, 67% above the national median of $80,734. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $323,000, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,289 a month.
53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.8 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and business and finance.
How 50035 compares
- 97thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%142nd of 909 in IA
- Residents under 1831.5%97thU.S. 22% · IA 22.9%74th of 911 in IA
- Median household income$134,90691stStrengthU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,0598th of 896 in IA
- Median earnings per worker$68,99486thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,71223rd of 910 in IA
- 82ndStrengthU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%27th of 911 in IA
- 79thU.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%50th of 911 in IA
- Per capita income$46,80066thU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877157th of 911 in IA
- 66thU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%144th of 909 in IA
- Government workers15.6%63rdU.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%303rd of 911 in IA
- Work from home12.9%51stU.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%226th of 911 in IA
- Median home value$323,00048thU.S. $332,700 · IA $208,00045th of 881 in IA
- Veterans5.5%45thU.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%635th of 911 in IA
- Median gross rent$1,28942ndU.S. $1,413 · IA $97234th of 771 in IA
- 30thU.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%129th of 911 in IA
- Average commute22.8 min28thU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min457th of 902 in IA
- Population density235/sq mi23rdU.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi128th of 911 in IA
- Diversity index26.620thU.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4154th of 911 in IA
- 19thU.S. 10% · IA 10.2%778th of 911 in IA
- Population10,13116thU.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,50777th of 911 in IA
- Poverty rate5.5%15thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%659th of 909 in IA
- Median age33.714thU.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6829th of 911 in IA
- 13thU.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%612th of 911 in IA
- Housing vacancy2.1%4thU.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%812th of 909 in IA
- 4thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%535th of 882 in IA
- 3rdU.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%882nd of 911 in IA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%626th of 911 in IA
- Uninsured rate0.6%1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%840th of 911 in IA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444848th of 908 in IA
| Measure | 50035 | Polk | IA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 91% | 67.4% | 71.7% | 65.2% | 142nd of 909 | |
| Residents under 18 | 31.5% | 24.4% | 22.9% | 22% | 74th of 911 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $134,906 | $83,576 | $75,059 | $80,734 | 8th of 896 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $68,994 | $52,504 | $47,712 | $49,666 | 23rd of 910 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 52.5% | 40.3% | 31.4% | 35.7% | 27th of 911 | |
| Tech workers | 5% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 50th of 911 | |
| Per capita income | $46,800 | $45,622 | $40,877 | $44,673 | 157th of 911 | |
| Broadband access | 94% | 91.9% | 88.9% | 91% | 144th of 909 | |
| Government workers | 15.6% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 303rd of 911 | |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 15.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% | 226th of 911 | |
| Median home value | $323,000 | $262,100 | $208,000 | $332,700 | 45th of 881 | |
| Veterans | 5.5% | 5.6% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 635th of 911 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,289 | $1,149 | $972 | $1,413 | 34th of 771 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.2% | 10.1% | 5.9% | 14.1% | 129th of 911 | |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 20 min | 19.8 min | 26.4 min | 457th of 902 | |
| Population density | 235/sq mi | 879/sq mi | 58/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 128th of 911 | |
| Diversity index | 26.6 | 44.5 | 31.4 | 61.4 | 154th of 911 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7% | 7.2% | 10.2% | 10% | 778th of 911 | |
| Population | 10,131 | 503,175 | 3,210,507 | 334,922,499 | 77th of 911 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.5% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.5% | 659th of 909 | |
| Median age | 33.7 | 36.2 | 38.6 | 38.9 | 829th of 911 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.8% | 8.2% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 612th of 911 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.1% | 6% | 8.5% | 10.1% | 812th of 909 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 28% | 46.2% | 43.9% | 51.1% | 535th of 882 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 8.2% | 14% | 18.1% | 17.2% | 882nd of 911 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 626th of 911 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0.6% | 5.3% | 5% | 8.4% | 840th of 911 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.302 | 0.437 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 848th of 908 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White85%
- Black5%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,548
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 78.9%
- Married couples
- 62.9%
- Living alone
- 18.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.5%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,625
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Vacant
- 2.1%
- Median year built
- 2008
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 28%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28%
- Home value to income
- 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 50035 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $84,063 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,464 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $61,282 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $65,529 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $52,794 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.4%
- Households with broadband
- 94%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 83.8%
- No internet access
- 5.2%
- Without health insurance
- 0.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Bondurant
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Polk County
- Center point
- 41.7239° N, 93.4579° W
- Land area
- 43 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Bondurant20% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 50035
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50021 | Ankeny, IA | 5.5 mi | $99,572 |
| 50009 | Altoona, IA | 5.6 mi | $88,447 |
| 50073 | Elkhart, IA | 5.8 mi | $100,972 |
| 50032 | Berwick, IA | 5.9 mi | — |
| 50301 | Des Moines, IA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
| 50302 | Des Moines, IA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
| 50303 | Des Moines, IA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
| 50304 | Des Moines, IA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
| 50305 | Des Moines, IA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
| 50306 | Des Moines, IA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
| 50308 | Des Moines, IA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
| 50318 | Des Moines, IA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
Zip codes like 50035 elsewhere
Questions about 50035
What city is zip code 50035?
50035 is assigned to Bondurant, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 50035 in?
50035 is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of 50035?
About 10,131 people live in 50035, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 50035 in?
50035 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 50035?
The median household income in 50035 is $134,906.
What zip codes are near 50035?
The closest zip codes to 50035 are 50021, 50009, 50073, 50032, 50301.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50035, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.