Waukee
City in Dallas County, Iowa
Waukee is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, with 23,940 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,030 ft (314 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clive, 4.5 miles E.
- 23,940residents (2020 Census)
- 1,030 ftelevation · 314 m
- 21.9 sq miland area · 56.7 km²
- 1,093 / sq mipopulation density
- 50263ZIP code
About Waukee
Waukee is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 23,940 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 34,890 in 2025, making it the 16th-most populous city in Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area.
In 2017, Apple Inc. chose Waukee as the location of a massive $1.38 billion data center campus.
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Living in Waukee
- Median household income
- $101,029
- Median home value
- $350,500
- Median rent
- $1,383/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Waukee had 23,940 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,940 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,093 per sq mi (422 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waukee at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,940 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.91 sq mi (56.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5905° N, 93.8828° W |
| ZIP code | 50263 |
| Official website | waukee.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1982695 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waukee
- Clive4.5 mi E
- Van Meter5.5 mi SW
- West Des Moines5.9 mi SE
- Urbandale6.2 mi NE
- Adel6.8 mi W
- Grimes7.3 mi NE
- De Soto7.5 mi SW
- Dallas Center8.3 mi NW
- Windsor Heights8.8 mi E
- Cumming9.6 mi SE
- Johnston10.8 mi NE
- Norwalk11.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waukee
What county is Waukee in?
Waukee is in Dallas County, Iowa.
What is the population of Waukee, IA?
23,940 people lived in Waukee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waukee, IA?
The ZIP code of Waukee is 50263.
What is the elevation of Waukee?
1,030 feet (314 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waukee?
Clive (4.5 mi), Van Meter (5.5 mi), West Des Moines (5.9 mi), Urbandale (6.2 mi), Adel (6.8 mi).
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