50266 ZIP Code
West Des Moines, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50266 |
| City/Town: | West Des Moines |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,508 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,166 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,333 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,028 |
| Median Home Value: | $310,000 |
| Land Area: | 22.3 sq miles
57.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5627, -93.8146 |
Population Information (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,508 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,308 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,200 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,098 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,923 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,741 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,647 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,858 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,749 | 21.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,881 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,190 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,275 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,532 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,521 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,266 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 827 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $310,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,244 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,028 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,788 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,240 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,656 | 51.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,132 | 48.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,241 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 148 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 374 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,535 | 14.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,684 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,430 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,680 | 38.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,390 | 21.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 59.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50266 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,166 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $118,250 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $126,425 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,333 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,655 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,947 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 691 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,825 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,282 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,581 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,052 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,223 | 82.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,199 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,441 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 419 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,199 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,632 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,696 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 728 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 200 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 133 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 635 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50266 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 390 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 214 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 858 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,290 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,717 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,851 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,697 | 16.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,431 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,879 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,461 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50266 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,570 | 70.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,776 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 164 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 202 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 492 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,489 | 15.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50266 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 123 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 575 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,369 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 796 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,188 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,013 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 413 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 4,841 | 22.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,963 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,397 | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,337 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,058 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 874 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,292 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,281 | 85.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,701 | 21.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,063 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50266 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,561 | 86.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,361 | 20.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,807 | 16.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 342 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 182 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 807 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50266 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,390 | 35.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,695 | 14.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 84 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 339 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,817 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,658 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,989 | 27.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 56 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50266 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 127 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,421 | 30.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,290 | 23.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,259 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,094 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,687 | 9.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 369 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 299 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 74 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 408 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50266 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 791 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,264 | 12.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,903 | 38.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,989 | 22.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,973 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,108 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50266 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,838 | 52.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 238 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,688 | 45.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50266 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 571 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,942 | 41.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,975 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,300 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50266 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 35 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 163 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 824 | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,097 | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,035 | 23.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,467 | 40.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 953 | 11.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 82 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50266 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,977 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $789 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,244 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.73 | 2.38 |
Households (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,788 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,506 | 38.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,138 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,460 | 26.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,315 | 25.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,961 | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,302 | 19.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.11 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50266 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,183 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,139 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,121 | 46.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 377 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,446 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,337 | 35.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50266 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,526 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 517 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 419 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,764 | 36.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,442 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,384 | 31.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,618 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,356 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,355 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,058 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 131 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,601 | 52.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,326 | 43.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50266 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,042 | 76.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,027 | 22.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,664 | 33.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,288 | 65.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,381 | 17.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 75 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50266 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,481 | 88.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 709 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,027 | 568.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,027 | 568.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,027 | 568.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 658 | 92.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 503 | 70.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 609 | 85.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 128 | 18.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50266 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,410 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,752 | 86.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,658 | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,126 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,672 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,316 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 544 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50266 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,788 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,315 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
West Des Moines, IA50266