50309 ZIP Code
Des Moines, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50309 |
| City/Town: | Des Moines |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,307 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,041 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,400 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,316 |
| Median Home Value: | $309,300 |
| Land Area: | 2.7 sq miles
7.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5842, -93.6220 |
Population Information (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,307 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,749 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,558 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 150 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 83 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 17 | 0.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 262 | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,172 | 23.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,652 | 39.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 911 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 796 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 359 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 359 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 400 | 4.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 84 | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 62 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $309,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 2.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,126 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,316 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,632 | 90.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 684 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 817 | 12.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,815 | 87.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,623 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 131 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 178 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 771 | 11.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 882 | 13.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 259 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,853 | 43.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,549 | 23.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 66.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50309 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,041 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,124 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $121,016 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,400 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,661 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,282 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 379 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,396 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,404 | 87.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 649 | 8.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 229 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,582 | 70.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,024 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 516 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 104 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,081 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 754 | 8.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 843 | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 544 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 122 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 158 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50309 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 204 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 582 | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 628 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 244 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,099 | 16.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,404 | 21.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 861 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 928 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 258 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 424 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50309 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,448 | 61.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 230 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 221 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 960 | 13.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 137 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,185 | 16.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50309 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 191 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 297 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 267 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 72 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 595 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 145 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 89 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,045 | 14.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,768 | 24.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,772 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 541 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 251 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 249 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.6% | 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 (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,699 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,069 | 76.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,849 | 19.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 606 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50309 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,854 | 88.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 660 | 10.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 607 | 9.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 217 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 133 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 593 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50309 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 223 | 3.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 279 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 31 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 69 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 177 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 308 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6,179 | 84.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 50 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50309 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 39 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,142 | 29.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 656 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 407 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 491 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 918 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 293 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 66 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 99 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,205 | 30.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50309 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,745 | 23.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,504 | 47.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,705 | 23.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 338 | 4.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 13 | 0.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 11 | 0.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50309 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,539 | 23.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 21 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,893 | 73.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 103 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50309 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,400 | 21.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,768 | 56.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,283 | 19.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 181 | 2.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50309 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 56 | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 25 | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 107 | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 202 | 24.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 276 | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 151 | 18.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50309 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,746 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,164 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,126 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.32 | 2.38 |
Households (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,632 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 652 | 9.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 60 | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,631 | 39.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,686 | 40.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 141 | 2.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 532 | 8.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50309 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,597 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,284 | 71.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 747 | 16.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 35 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 505 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,057 | 66.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50309 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,159 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 59 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 94 | 8.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 52 | 4.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 954 | 82.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,050 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 279 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,305 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,341 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 26 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,156 | 86.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 159 | 11.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50309 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,695 | 61.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,597 | 38.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,585 | 44.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,851 | 51.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,044 | 29.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 161 | 4.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,318 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 989 | 691.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 989 | 691.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 989 | 691.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 74 | 51.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 137 | 95.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 195 | 136.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50309 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,157 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,834 | 85.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,323 | 14.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 584 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 335 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 161 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 243 | 2.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50309 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,632 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,470 | 97.6% | 89.4% |
Des Moines, IA50309