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Best Cities for Vet Costs in Iowa

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Top 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.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging
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# 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
Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

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.