Dallas County GIS Maps
Dallas County, Iowa, has 99,678 residents across 56,720 parcels and covers 588.3 square miles. The population grew 50.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Dallas County is 19049.
Waukee is the county's largest population center. Dallas County also includes 13 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 34 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Dallas County Trends
- Population
- 99,678▴
- Median Home Value
- $333,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 35,869▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Dallas County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Dallas County Parcels
Dallas County has 56,720 mapped parcels covering 364,484 acres. The median assessed value is $274,300. The median lot size is 0.42 acres. 9,519 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 38,420 distinct owner names. Owner names and assessed values are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 76.6%. Lot sizes reach 66.7%. Browse the interactive Dallas County Parcel viewer here.
Dallas County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 56,720 | 100% |
| Owner name | 56,706 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 43,472 | 76.6% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 56,312 | 99.3% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 37,854 | 66.7% |
| Parcel boundary | 56,720 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Dallas County parcel records.
Dallas County Population
Dallas County had 99,678 residents in 2020. That was 50.7% higher than in 2010. Dallas County added 58,928 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 169 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Clive, Waukee and Urbandale.
Population Trend in Dallas County IA
Dallas County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Dallas County Zip Codes
Dallas County has 13 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Clive (50266), Waukee (50263) and Urbandale (50323). Clive is the largest zip by population, with about 36,486 residents or 37% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 78% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Dallas County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50266 | Clive | 36,486 | ▴ 54.4% |
| 50263 | Waukee | 24,817 | ▴ 54.4% |
| 50323 | Urbandale | 16,616 | ▴ 62.9% |
| 50003 | Adel | 9,428 | ▴ 43% |
| 50220 | Perry | 9,045 | ▴ 0.3% |
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Dallas County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Dallas County Demographics
Dallas County has a median age of 35.8, which makes the county a little younger than Iowa overall. About 26.8% of residents are under 18, while 12.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 37.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 51.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Dallas County IA
Median Age
35.8
Under 18
26.8%
Age 65+
12.5%
Bachelor's+
51.6%
Dallas County School Districts
Dallas County is served by 11 public school districts with 35,869 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Waukee Community, West Des Moines Community and Dallas Center-Grimes Community. Those three districts account for about 74% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Dallas County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee Community School District | 13,917 | 38.8% | ▴ 2.3% |
| West Des Moines Community School District | 9,009 | 25.1% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District | 3,743 | 10.4% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Adel-De Soto-Minburn Community School District | 2,278 | 6.4% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Perry Community School District | 1,735 | 4.8% | ▾ -5% |
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Dallas County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Dallas County Housing & Real Estate
Dallas County has a median home value of $333,400 and a median gross rent of $1,239. About 69% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Iowa median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $433,750 and homes spent about 92 days on the market.
Dallas County Housing Mix
Dallas County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Dallas County Housing Trends
Dallas County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Dallas County, IA
Dallas County has 4,086 business listings across 602 categories. The largest categories in Dallas County business listings are Medical Offices (175, 4.3%), Real Estate Agents (90, 2.2%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (79, 1.9%). The full Dallas County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Dallas County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Dallas County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Offices | 175 | 4.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 90 | 2.2% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 79 | 1.9% |
| Insurance Agencies | 77 | 1.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 60 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 54 | 1.3% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 53 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 50 | 1.2% |
| Hair Salons | 44 | 1.1% |
| Financial Service | 44 | 1.1% |
Dallas County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Place At Waukee | Accommodation | Waukee |
| Applegate Tax & Accounting | Accountant | Waukee |
| Highland Stables | Active Life | Van Meter |
| Advanced Chiropractic and Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Waukee |
| Beach Girls | Adult Entertainment | West Des Moines |
| Strategic America | Advertising Agency | West Des Moines |
| Tri-County Ag | Agricultural Cooperatives | Bouton |
| Moss Brothers Inc | Agricultural Service | Dallas Center |
| Heartland Co-Op Elevator | Agriculture | Minburn |
| Perry City Muni Airport | Airport | Perry |
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Dallas County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Dallas County Basemaps
Dallas County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Dallas County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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