Ankeny, Iowa · ZIP 50023

Ankeny — ZIP 50023

Ankeny (50023) scores 76/100 — Good for Ankeny. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $359K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index88/100

Avg math proficiency80%

Avg reading proficiency83%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$359K

Median rent$1,518/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$359K

Median Rent

$1,518/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,374

Violent Crime

271

Property Crime

2,103

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Polk County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Prairie Trail Elementary	KG–05	526	92%	88%
Ashland Ridge Elementary	KG–05	548	89%	88%
Crocker Elementary School	KG–05	489	88%	85%
Rock Creek Elementary	KG–05	639	85%	79%
Westwood Elementary School	KG–05	551	80%	81%
Heritage Elementary	KG–05	604	79%	75%
Prairie Ridge Middle School	06–07	1,004	78%	84%
Southview Middle School	08–09	913	78%	87%
Parkview Middle School	06–07	865	78%	86%
Ankeny High School	10–12	1,375	77%	86%
Ankeny Centennial High School	10–12	1,470	76%	84%
Northview Middle School	08–09	1,021	76%	88%
Northwest Elementary School	KG–05	346	62%	67%
Terrace Learning Center	PK–PK	361	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

45,286

Median Income

$118K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

33.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50023 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 50023 has a school score of 88/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50023 is approximately $359K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 50023 in Ankeny has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.