Urbandale
City in Polk County, Iowa
Urbandale is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with 45,580 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 945 ft (288 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clive, 2.0 miles SW.
- 45,580residents (2020 Census)
- 945 ftelevation · 288 m
- 22.7 sq miland area · 58.8 km²
- 2,007 / sq mipopulation density
- 50323main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Urbandale
Urbandale is a city in Polk and Dallas counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The city was incorporated on April 16, 1917 and was a streetcar suburb of Des Moines. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 45,580. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the 12th largest city in Iowa.
In recent years, Dallas County has been the fastest growing county in Iowa with population increasing more than 50% from 2010 to 2020. Even though Waukee is the main city in Dallas County that has increased population, the western part of Urbandale has also increased its population.
The Urbandale Community School District serves the city primarily, with parts of the district falling within neighboring school districts, including West Des Moines and Waukee. Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 pass through the city, providing regional connections within the region.
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Living in Urbandale
- Median household income
- $112,795
- Median home value
- $335,500
- Median rent
- $1,211/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Urbandale had 45,580 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 45,580 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,007 per sq mi (775 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Urbandale at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 45,580 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.71 sq mi (58.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6367° N, 93.7799° W |
| ZIP codes | 50323, 50322, 50325 |
| Official website | urbandale.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1979950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Urbandale
- Clive2.0 mi SW
- Grimes3.1 mi NW
- Windsor Heights4.1 mi SE
- Johnston4.8 mi NE
- West Des Moines6.0 mi S
- Waukee6.2 mi SW
- Saylorville8.4 mi E
- Granger8.6 mi N
- Des Moines9.8 mi SE
- Polk City10.5 mi N
- Cumming10.5 mi S
- Dallas Center10.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Urbandale
What county is Urbandale in?
Urbandale is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of Urbandale, IA?
45,580 people lived in Urbandale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Urbandale, IA?
The main ZIP code is 50323. Other ZIP codes: 50322, 50325.
What is the elevation of Urbandale?
945 feet (288 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Urbandale?
Clive (2.0 mi), Grimes (3.1 mi), Windsor Heights (4.1 mi), Johnston (4.8 mi), West Des Moines (6.0 mi).
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