This data is based on ZIP code 50226, which covers Polk City and Ankeny.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 50226 area shared across these towns.
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Polk City ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -19% vs. avg. Polk Co. town
Polk City's ZIP area supports 936 jobs across 159 businesses, with workers earning an average of $50K per year, 19% below the Polk County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.93 index), led by professional services and construction. 93.1% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 5.9 people. Jobs grew 57.3% from the prior year while business count grew 16.1%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Polk Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
159 businesses by employee count. 93.1% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Medium (20-49)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Economic Densityi
0.16
jobs per resident
5.9
employees per business
County avg: 18.9-69%
$8K
payroll per resident
$296K
payroll per business
Polk City ZIP Area vs. Avg. Polk Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Polk City ZIP | Avg. Polk Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 27 | 181 | 1.4x |
| Construction | 19 | 156 | 1.2x |
| Real Estate | 13 | 89 | 1.4x |
| Healthcare | 13 | 153 | 0.8x |
| Retail Trade | 9 | 186 | 0.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 9 | 137 | 0.6x |
| Finance & Insurance | 8 | 128 | 0.6x |
| Other Services | 8 | 162 | 0.5x |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 91 | 0.5x |
| Transportation | 4 | 44 | 0.9x |
| Admin Services | 4 | 85 | 0.5x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 25 | 1.6x |