50310 ZIP Code
Des Moines, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50310 |
| City/Town: | Des Moines |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,976 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,369 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,871 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,193 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.0 sq miles
20.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6276, -93.6727 |
Population Information (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,976 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,388 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,588 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,431 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,874 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,522 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,105 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,070 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,485 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,498 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,394 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,009 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,295 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,363 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,371 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 559 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,012 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,193 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,367 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 826 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,297 | 69.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,070 | 30.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,974 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,709 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,283 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,858 | 22.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,274 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,015 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,511 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,324 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50310 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,369 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,135 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,097 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,871 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,919 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,909 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 975 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,825 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,503 | 85.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,853 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 519 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,753 | 68.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,352 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,699 | 11.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 703 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,450 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,291 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,110 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,825 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 205 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50310 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 440 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 364 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 579 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 843 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,048 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,718 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,348 | 17.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,543 | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 862 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 622 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50310 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,495 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,802 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 187 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 129 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,935 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50310 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 88 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,069 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,145 | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 381 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,619 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 931 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 554 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,598 | 15.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,730 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,513 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,282 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 623 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 376 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.9% | 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 (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,190 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,623 | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,791 | 40.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,576 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50310 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,833 | 81.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,432 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,351 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 491 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 459 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,644 | 12.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50310 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,200 | 71.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 512 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 664 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 264 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 203 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 666 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,637 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 47 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50310 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 348 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 379 | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 573 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,045 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,901 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,460 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,455 | 24.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,600 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,432 | 24.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50310 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 327 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,247 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,150 | 36.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,342 | 37.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,003 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 124 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50310 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,475 | 70.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 85 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,705 | 27.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50310 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 875 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,741 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,464 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,287 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50310 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 121 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 279 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,455 | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,973 | 32.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,721 | 40.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 694 | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 36 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50310 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,518 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $669 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,012 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,367 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,260 | 39.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,345 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,562 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,119 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,025 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,399 | 25.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50310 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,434 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,870 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,690 | 45.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 315 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,107 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,567 | 36.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50310 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,133 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 483 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 411 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,409 | 39.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,702 | 27.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,128 | 18.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,780 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,330 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,766 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,938 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 363 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,149 | 54.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,426 | 36.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50310 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,467 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,056 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,719 | 67.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,276 | 31.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 680 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 61 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50310 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,990 | 81.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 179 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,986 | 3344.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,986 | 3344.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,986 | 3344.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 561 | 313.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,671 | 933.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 737 | 411.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 20.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50310 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,545 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,717 | 76.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,828 | 23.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,336 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 985 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,972 | 10.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,535 | 5.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50310 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,367 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,773 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Des Moines, IA50310