Polk County, Iowa
79 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Polk County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Polk County earns a C, tracked across 79 ZIP codes.
How Polk County Compares
How Polk County Compares
Polk County scores 3 points above the Iowa state average (63/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Polk County, Iowa
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 10.1%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $516, largest modeled factor: Flood
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $516
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Polk County
Modeled remediation costs in Polk County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Polk County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Polk County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Polk County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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28 water systems mapped to Polk County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Polk County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Polk County
79 ZIP codes tracked in Polk County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50007 | Alleman | 67 | C | 0 | $294K |
| 2 | 50021 | Ankeny | 67 | C | 0 | $295K |
| 3 | 50023 | Ankeny | 67 | C | 0 | $327K |
| 4 | 50035 | Bondurant | 67 | C | 0 | $297K |
| 5 | 50054 | Colfax | 67 | C | 0 | $197K |
| 6 | 50073 | Elkhart | 67 | C | 0 | $276K |
| 7 | 50226 | Polk City | 67 | C | 0 | $391K |
| 8 | 50243 | Sheldahl | 67 | C | 0 | $175K |
| 9 | 50265 | West Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $268K |
| 10 | 50309 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $287K |
| 11 | 50310 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $214K |
| 12 | 50311 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $228K |
| 13 | 50312 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $274K |
| 14 | 50313 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $162K |
| 15 | 50314 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $147K |
| 16 | 50315 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $164K |
| 17 | 50316 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $137K |
| 18 | 50317 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 2 (1 health) | $165K |
| 19 | 50319 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 20 | 50320 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $208K |
| 21 | 50321 | Des Moines | 67 | C | 0 | $294K |
| 22 | 50323 | Urbandale | 67 | C | 0 | $457K |
| 23 | 50324 | Windsor Heights | 67 | C | 0 | $252K |
| 24 | 50325 | Clive | 67 | C | 0 | $379K |
| 25 | 50109 | Granger | 66 | C | 1 | $337K |
| 26 | 50131 | Johnston | 66 | C | 1 | $347K |
| 27 | 50009 | Altoona | 65 | C | 5 (2 health) | $262K |
| 28 | 50327 | Pleasant Hill | 65 | C | 3 (1 health) | $303K |
| 29 | 50111 | Grimes | 64 | C | 4 | $286K |
| 30 | 50237 | Runnells | 64 | C | 6 (2 health) | $326K |
| 31 | 50322 | Urbandale | 63 | C | 5 | $264K |
| 32 | 50032 | Berwick | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 50301 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 50302 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 50303 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 50304 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 50305 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 50306 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 50307 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 50308 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 50318 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 50328 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 50329 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 50330 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 50331 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 50332 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 50333 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 50334 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 50335 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 50336 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 50339 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 52 | 50340 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 53 | 50359 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 54 | 50360 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 55 | 50361 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 56 | 50362 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 57 | 50363 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 58 | 50364 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 59 | 50367 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 60 | 50368 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 61 | 50369 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 62 | 50380 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 63 | 50381 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 64 | 50391 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 65 | 50392 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 66 | 50393 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 67 | 50394 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 68 | 50395 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 69 | 50396 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 70 | 50397 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 71 | 50398 | Urbandale | — | — | — | |
| 72 | 50936 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 73 | 50940 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 74 | 50947 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 75 | 50950 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 76 | 50980 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 77 | 50981 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 78 | 50982 | Des Moines | — | — | — | |
| 79 | 50983 | Des Moines | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Polk County
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Polk County, Iowa
Overview
Polk County in Iowa covers 79 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 31 scored records.
8 of 31 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.