| ZIP Code | 50311 |
|---|---|
| City | Des Moines |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Elevation | 937 ft |
| Latitude | 41.60098 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.673379 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.8 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.0% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 159 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,510 (16.7%) |
| Some College | 1,491 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 1,180 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 921 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,780 (41.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,233 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,000 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,019/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,180 |
| Vacant Units | 483 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,180 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 483 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 50311 is located in Des Moines, Iowa, within Polk County. With a population of 15,889, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.8 years. Economically, 50311 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,233 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 50311 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $228,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,019 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.0%) and renters (52.0%). Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 50311 is majority White (68.59%). Residents are well-educated — 52.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 50311 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 50311 in Des Moines, IA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 15,889 residents, a median household income of $63,233, and a median home value of $228,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.