Best Cities for Vet Costs in Iowa
← Iowa OverviewTop 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and veterinary practices competition.
The top markets here average $125,885 in household income. ZIP 50226 leads at 100, $161,627 median income, zero existing veterinary practices.
| # | ZIP Code | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |
ZIP 50226
Pop. 7.3 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #2 |
ZIP 52411
Pop. 8.4 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #3 |
ZIP 50013
Pop. 4.2 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #4 |
ZIP 50035
Pop. 9.7 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #5 |
ZIP 51054
Pop. 5.6 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #6 |
ZIP 52242
Pop. 4.4 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #7 |
ZIP 50323
Pop. 17 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #8 |
ZIP 50124
Pop. 4.7 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #9 |
ZIP 52068
Pop. 4.6 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #10 |
ZIP 52228
Pop. 3.9 Thousand
|
98
Excellent
|
| #11 |
ZIP 52338
Pop. 3.9 Thousand
|
98
Excellent
|
| #12 |
ZIP 52333
Pop. 7.4 Thousand
|
96
Excellent
|
| #13 |
ZIP 52317
Pop. 22 Thousand
|
94
Excellent
|
| #14 |
ZIP 50263
Pop. 28 Thousand
|
94
Excellent
|
| #15 |
ZIP 50109
Pop. 3.4 Thousand
|
92
Excellent
|
| #16 |
ZIP 52314
Pop. 6 Thousand
|
92
Excellent
|
| #17 |
ZIP 52340
Pop. 5.7 Thousand
|
92
Excellent
|
| #18 |
ZIP 50047
Pop. 6.6 Thousand
|
90
Excellent
|
| #19 |
ZIP 52726
Pop. 4.9 Thousand
|
90
Excellent
|
| #20 |
ZIP 50261
Pop. 3.1 Thousand
|
88
Excellent
|
What the Data Shows
Opportunity is spread across Iowa, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $125,885 in household income. The common thread: veterinary demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.
How to Use This Table
Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.