Urbandale Iowa Map

About Urbandale, Iowa

Urbandale is a locality in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 46,595. The population density is 788.4 people per km². Urbandale is located at 41.6267°N, 93.7122°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50323.

Urbandale unfolds across the rolling Iowa landscape, a testament to the fertile embrace of the prairie. It lies 3.4 miles north of West Des Moines, IA (from West Des Moines, IA: bearing 359°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west-north-west of Des Moines. Its character is one of gentle expanses, where the sky feels vast and the horizons stretch with a quiet promise. Tree-lined streets, punctuated by the cheerful hum of suburban life, meander through neighborhoods that hold a sense of settled permanence. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of freshly cut grass and distant agricultural fields, hinting at the deep connection Urbandale maintains with the land it occupies. Even in the more developed areas, there's a palpable sense of openness, as if the original prairie wind still finds its way through the well-kept lawns and manicured parks. The story of Urbandale is one of growth, emerging from the agricultural roots of Polk County into a thriving center of commerce and community. Its development was significantly shaped by the post-World War II era, a time when families sought the comfort and opportunity of suburban living, and Urbandale provided just that. While its economy has diversified, drawing strength from a blend of retail, service industries, and professional services, the echoes of its agrarian past are never far from reach. The town is known for its commitment to green spaces, with numerous parks and trails offering residents a connection to nature, and its well-regarded public library stands as a hub of learning and local engagement, a quiet cornerstone in the ongoing narrative of Urbandale.

About This Urbandale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Urbandale, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Urbandale and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Urbandale includes the ZIP code (50323), telephone area code (515), county seat of Polk County (Des Moines), and school district assignment (Urbandale Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Urbandale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.