50313 ZIP Code
Des Moines, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50313 |
| City/Town: | Des Moines |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,291 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,532 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,177 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,629 |
| Median Home Value: | $146,900 |
| Land Area: | 18.1 sq miles
46.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6569, -93.6245 |
Population Information (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,291 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,174 | 55.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,117 | 44.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,049 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,332 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 817 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,302 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 794 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,830 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,116 | 17.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,474 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 909 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,375 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,452 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 610 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 231 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $146,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,029 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,629 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,060 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 569 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,108 | 72.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,952 | 27.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,997 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 975 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 759 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,121 | 39.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,663 | 20.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,390 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,503 | 11.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 586 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50313 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,532 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,424 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,915 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,177 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,656 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,199 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 457 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,187 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,652 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,087 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 460 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,020 | 71.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,141 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 50 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 779 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 941 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,360 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,486 | 8.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,895 | 15.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,007 | 11.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 830 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50313 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 313 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 244 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 659 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 658 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,098 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,521 | 21.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,273 | 18.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 796 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 343 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 155 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50313 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,093 | 77.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 958 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 129 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 92 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 191 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 569 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50313 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 766 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,235 | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 259 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,188 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 814 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 769 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,066 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,314 | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 954 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 512 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 261 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 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 (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,051 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,311 | 56.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,301 | 39.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,310 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50313 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,712 | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,858 | 26.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,392 | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 305 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 297 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,209 | 17.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50313 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,460 | 84.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 91 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 181 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 76 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 227 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 38 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 277 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 215 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 64 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50313 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 262 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 413 | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 532 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 233 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 434 | 5.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 778 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,597 | 20.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 961 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,395 | 31.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50313 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 67 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 650 | 8.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,877 | 37.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,408 | 44.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 493 | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 134 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50313 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,154 | 73.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 118 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,736 | 24.6% | 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: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 43 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50313 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 407 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,387 | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,622 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,644 | 23.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50313 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 285 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 847 | 16.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,513 | 29.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,224 | 24.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 665 | 13.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 481 | 9.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 84 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50313 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,227 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $520 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,029 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.38 |
Households (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,060 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,679 | 37.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 912 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,984 | 28.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,619 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,136 | 30.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,639 | 23.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50313 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,498 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,605 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,173 | 37.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 317 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,276 | 15.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,444 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50313 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,714 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 133 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 179 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,768 | 47.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,032 | 27.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 602 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,343 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,002 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,361 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,815 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 200 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,679 | 59.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 936 | 33.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50313 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,507 | 79.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,486 | 19.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,635 | 75.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 779 | 22.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 204 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 72 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50313 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,369 | 84.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 147 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,922 | 1987.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,922 | 1987.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,922 | 1987.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 28 | 19.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,016 | 691.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 4.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,244 | 846.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50313 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,242 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,309 | 77.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,933 | 22.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,251 | 13.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 279 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 586 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 817 | 4.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50313 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,060 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,400 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Des Moines, IA50313