Ankeny
City in Polk County, Iowa
Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with 67,887 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 909 ft (277 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saylorville, 3.9 miles S.
- 67,887residents (2020 Census)
- 909 ftelevation · 277 m
- 35.5 sq miland area · 91.8 km²
- 1,915 / sq mipopulation density
- 50023main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ankeny
Ankeny (, ) is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and a suburb of the state capital of Des Moines. The population was 67,887 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 77,833 in 2025, making it Iowa's fifth-most populous city. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is one of Iowa's fastest-growing cities.
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Living in Ankeny
- Median household income
- $108,198
- Median home value
- $331,000
- Median rent
- $1,319/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Ankeny had 67,887 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 67,887 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,915 per sq mi (739 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ankeny at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 67,887 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.45 sq mi (91.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7336° N, 93.5994° W |
| ZIP codes | 50023, 50021 |
| Official website | ankenyiowa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1902305 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ankeny
- Saylorville3.9 mi S
- Alleman5.7 mi N
- Elkhart5.7 mi NE
- Johnston7.1 mi SW
- Polk City7.2 mi NW
- Bondurant8.2 mi E
- Altoona8.2 mi SE
- Sheldahl10.3 mi NW
- Pleasant Hill10.5 mi SE
- Windsor Heights10.7 mi SW
- Huxley11.1 mi N
- Des Moines11.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ankeny
What county is Ankeny in?
Ankeny is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Ankeny, IA?
67,887 people lived in Ankeny at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ankeny, IA?
The main ZIP code is 50023. Other ZIP codes: 50021.
What is the elevation of Ankeny?
909 feet (277 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ankeny?
Saylorville (3.9 mi), Alleman (5.7 mi), Elkhart (5.7 mi), Johnston (7.1 mi), Polk City (7.2 mi).
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