50314 ZIP Code
Des Moines, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50314 |
| City/Town: | Des Moines |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,086 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,636 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,679 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,705 |
| Median Home Value: | $138,600 |
| Land Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6050, -93.6312 |
Population Information (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,086 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,072 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,014 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 856 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 673 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 781 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,025 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 804 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,680 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,073 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,293 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 390 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 626 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 682 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 117 | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 86 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $138,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $910 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,705 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,918 | 83.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 787 | 16.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,677 | 42.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,241 | 57.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,947 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 969 | 16.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 558 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,756 | 29.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,128 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 416 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 816 | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 304 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50314 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,636 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,220 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,096 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,679 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,214 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,692 | 90.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 522 | 10.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,309 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,096 | 87.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 284 | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 309 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,824 | 37.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,957 | 39.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 945 | 9.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 548 | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 781 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,131 | 11.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,919 | 19.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,151 | 11.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 735 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50314 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 567 | 14.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 371 | 9.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 543 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 396 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 562 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 677 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 365 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 327 | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 72 | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 38 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50314 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,018 | 64.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 705 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 171 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 149 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 74 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 441 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50314 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 351 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 435 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 103 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 543 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 383 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 28 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 398 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 640 | 13.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,015 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 529 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 176 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 91 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 40.3% | 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 (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,820 | 87.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,607 | 35.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,957 | 59.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,085 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50314 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,270 | 83.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 831 | 21.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 447 | 11.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 302 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 272 | 6.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,250 | 31.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50314 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,611 | 55.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 200 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 169 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 357 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 586 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 307 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 454 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 21 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50314 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 375 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 410 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 90 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 184 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 198 | 4.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 294 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 117 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 433 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,604 | 55.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50314 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 318 | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 717 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,471 | 31.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,600 | 34.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 500 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 99 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50314 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,211 | 56.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 110 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,545 | 39.4% | 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: | 25 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50314 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 615 | 15.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,751 | 44.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 887 | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 665 | 17.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50314 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 80 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 308 | 18.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 564 | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 426 | 25.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 236 | 14.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 63 | 3.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50314 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,167 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $592 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $910 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,918 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 923 | 23.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 593 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,056 | 27.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,611 | 41.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,366 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 709 | 18.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.69 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50314 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,807 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,985 | 52.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,187 | 31.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 43 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 564 | 14.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,693 | 44.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50314 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,562 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 282 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 107 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 988 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 827 | 32.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 358 | 14.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,119 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 238 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,905 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,512 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 193 | 12.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,075 | 71.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 244 | 16.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50314 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,989 | 79.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,986 | 19.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,315 | 66.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 609 | 30.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 297 | 15.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 62 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50314 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,609 | 75.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 90 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,477 | 2752.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,477 | 2752.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,477 | 2752.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 39 | 43.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 933 | 1036.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 4.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 779 | 865.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 40.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50314 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,230 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,945 | 64.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,285 | 35.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,346 | 14.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 116 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 906 | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 917 | 9.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50314 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,918 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,600 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Des Moines, IA50314