50311 ZIP Code
Des Moines, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50311 |
| City/Town: | Des Moines |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,869 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,166 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,440 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,015 |
| Median Home Value: | $214,500 |
| Land Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6010, -93.6734 |
Population Information (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,869 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,909 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,960 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,125 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 628 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 591 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,732 | 10.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,312 | 14.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,652 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,963 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,956 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 768 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 617 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,194 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 280 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 51 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $214,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $939 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,015 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,531 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 484 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,161 | 48.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,370 | 51.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,481 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 475 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 274 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,719 | 18.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,114 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,004 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,485 | 26.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,410 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50311 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,166 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,543 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,828 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,440 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,462 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,737 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 725 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,931 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,480 | 85.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 804 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 398 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 55 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,549 | 72.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,752 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 963 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 364 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,220 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 815 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,317 | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 742 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 535 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50311 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 468 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 415 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 565 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 428 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 664 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,179 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,121 | 17.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 904 | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 401 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 386 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50311 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,631 | 64.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 839 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 173 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 428 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 230 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 983 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50311 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 73 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 485 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 604 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 251 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,007 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 232 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 246 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,011 | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 952 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,059 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,103 | 12.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 496 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 218 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.8% | 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 (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,212 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,888 | 68.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,614 | 35.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 604 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50311 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,650 | 86.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,330 | 20.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,101 | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 372 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 600 | 9.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,357 | 20.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50311 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,016 | 57.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 164 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 283 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 695 | 9.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 961 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 479 | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 397 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50311 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 237 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 239 | 3.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 229 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 253 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 404 | 5.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 250 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,039 | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 646 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,708 | 52.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50311 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 552 | 7.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,157 | 16.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,354 | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,337 | 33.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 495 | 7.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 120 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50311 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,304 | 65.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 81 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,064 | 31.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 34 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50311 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 641 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,556 | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,598 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 736 | 11.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50311 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 105 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 86 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 496 | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 657 | 20.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,358 | 43.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 403 | 12.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 56 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50311 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,550 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $698 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $939 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,531 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,195 | 33.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 914 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,609 | 24.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,097 | 32.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,497 | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,178 | 18.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.12 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50311 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,715 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,532 | 52.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,297 | 34.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 116 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 727 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,346 | 49.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50311 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,867 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 153 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 105 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,024 | 21.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 434 | 8.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,151 | 64.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,279 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 305 | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,816 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,146 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 76 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,725 | 80.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 345 | 16.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50311 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,401 | 71.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,359 | 27.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,936 | 67.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,377 | 31.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 863 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,051 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 110 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,818 | 1652.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,818 | 1652.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,818 | 1652.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 119 | 108.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 264 | 240.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 24 | 21.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 576 | 523.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 16.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50311 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,744 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,645 | 85.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,099 | 14.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 945 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 213 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 680 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 261 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50311 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,531 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,207 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Des Moines, IA50311