Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Iowa
← Iowa OverviewTop 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.
The top markets here average $125,898 in household income. ZIP 52068 leads at 100, $123,096 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.
| # | ZIP Code | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |
ZIP 52068
Pop. 4.6 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #2 |
ZIP 52242
Pop. 4.4 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #3 |
ZIP 50323
Pop. 17 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #4 |
ZIP 50124
Pop. 4.7 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #5 |
ZIP 50226
Pop. 7.3 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #6 |
ZIP 50325
Pop. 19 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #7 |
ZIP 51054
Pop. 5.6 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #8 |
ZIP 50013
Pop. 4.2 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #9 |
ZIP 52411
Pop. 8.4 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #10 |
ZIP 50035
Pop. 9.7 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #11 |
ZIP 52338
Pop. 3.9 Thousand
|
98
Excellent
|
| #12 |
ZIP 52228
Pop. 3.9 Thousand
|
98
Excellent
|
| #13 |
ZIP 52333
Pop. 7.4 Thousand
|
96
Excellent
|
| #14 |
ZIP 50023
Pop. 45 Thousand
|
96
Excellent
|
| #15 |
ZIP 52317
Pop. 22 Thousand
|
94
Excellent
|
| #16 |
ZIP 50111
Pop. 16 Thousand
|
94
Excellent
|
| #17 |
ZIP 50263
Pop. 28 Thousand
|
94
Excellent
|
| #18 |
ZIP 52722
Pop. 41 Thousand
|
92
Excellent
|
| #19 |
ZIP 52314
Pop. 6 Thousand
|
92
Excellent
|
| #20 |
ZIP 50109
Pop. 3.4 Thousand
|
92
Excellent
|
What the Data Shows
Opportunity is spread across Iowa, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $125,898 in household income. The common thread: franchise 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.