50312 ZIP Code
Des Moines, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50312 |
| City/Town: | Des Moines |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,498 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,612 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,818 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,227 |
| Median Home Value: | $259,500 |
| Land Area: | 5.6 sq miles
14.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5768, -93.6821 |
Population Information (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,498 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,080 | 52.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,418 | 47.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 676 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 933 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 820 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 679 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 823 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,593 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,150 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,923 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 828 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 837 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,681 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 806 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 749 | 4.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $259,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,022 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,227 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,748 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 479 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,036 | 65.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,712 | 35.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,567 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 96 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 132 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,620 | 14.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,799 | 15.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 739 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,035 | 34.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,146 | 27.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 62.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50312 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,612 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,897 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $143,490 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,818 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,780 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,564 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 216 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,102 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,891 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,175 | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 472 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,225 | 85.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 459 | 3.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 76 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 804 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 228 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 706 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 652 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,043 | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 829 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 214 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50312 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 325 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 147 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 437 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 793 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 732 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,341 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 914 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,075 | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 535 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,449 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50312 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,172 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 487 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 54 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 267 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 146 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,310 | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50312 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 79 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 326 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 479 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 104 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 781 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 340 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 213 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,389 | 16.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,671 | 19.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,860 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 612 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 288 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 422 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 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 (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,743 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,952 | 77.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,825 | 31.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 522 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50312 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,778 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,419 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,921 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 214 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 63 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 289 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50312 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,868 | 59.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 175 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 244 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 179 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 152 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 615 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,991 | 24.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50312 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 196 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 219 | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 256 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 498 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,039 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 679 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 765 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 728 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,842 | 46.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50312 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 354 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,553 | 18.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,648 | 32.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,948 | 23.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,336 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 388 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50312 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,639 | 72.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 55 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,851 | 23.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 64 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 109 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50312 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 496 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,283 | 42.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,864 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,105 | 14.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50312 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 42 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 215 | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 598 | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 694 | 13.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,445 | 28.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,210 | 24.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 751 | 14.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 81 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50312 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,836 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $784 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,022 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.47 | 2.38 |
Households (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,748 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,974 | 38.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,328 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,106 | 27.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,123 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,859 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,420 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.96 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50312 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,932 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,538 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,322 | 47.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 506 | 7.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 566 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,697 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50312 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,329 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 242 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 161 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,340 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 697 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 889 | 26.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,527 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 973 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,265 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,607 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 125 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 475 | 29.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,007 | 62.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50312 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,042 | 84.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,351 | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,436 | 61.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 900 | 38.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 328 | 14.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50312 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,405 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 105 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,093 | 1041.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,093 | 1041.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,093 | 1041.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 140 | 133.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 91 | 86.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 284 | 270.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 11.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50312 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,822 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,256 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,566 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 771 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 273 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 398 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 124 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50312 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,748 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,374 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
Des Moines, IA50312