50316 ZIP Code
Des Moines, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50316 |
| City/Town: | Des Moines |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,647 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,803 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,032 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,118 |
| Median Home Value: | $129,300 |
| Land Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6086, -93.5996 |
Population Information (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,647 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,341 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,306 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,535 | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,394 | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,451 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,381 | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,386 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,183 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,969 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,840 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 924 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 864 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,071 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 461 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 188 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $129,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $946 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,118 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,507 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 611 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,628 | 65.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,879 | 34.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,500 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 693 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,402 | 14.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,375 | 35.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,006 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 909 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 911 | 9.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 204 | 2.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50316 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,803 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,409 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,338 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,032 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,921 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,373 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 542 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,149 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,297 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 530 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 539 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,397 | 62.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,459 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 142 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 977 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 927 | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,738 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,955 | 11.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,951 | 23.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,172 | 19.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 163 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 608 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50316 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 272 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 296 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 479 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 717 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 846 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,339 | 24.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 634 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 653 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 186 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 85 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50316 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,145 | 69.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,005 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 111 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 164 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 198 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 541 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50316 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 838 | 11.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,380 | 18.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 162 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 665 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 345 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 135 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 689 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 625 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,261 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 759 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 272 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 192 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.1% | 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 (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,472 | 86.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,940 | 47.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,986 | 54.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,906 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50316 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,360 | 79.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,426 | 25.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 956 | 17.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 395 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 319 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,379 | 25.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50316 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,674 | 76.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 173 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 134 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 188 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 239 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 159 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 537 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50316 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 69 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 162 | 2.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 348 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 275 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 515 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 631 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 623 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 464 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,031 | 49.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50316 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 242 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 591 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,357 | 38.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,230 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 558 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 140 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50316 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,680 | 66.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 195 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,607 | 29.2% | 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: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50316 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 434 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,866 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,057 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,150 | 20.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50316 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 165 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 925 | 25.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,282 | 35.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 984 | 27.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 209 | 5.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 20 | 0.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5 | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50316 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,166 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $476 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $946 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.38 |
Households (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,507 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,745 | 31.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 941 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,276 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,735 | 31.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,248 | 40.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,362 | 24.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.60 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50316 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,093 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,861 | 47.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,968 | 32.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 260 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 837 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,397 | 39.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50316 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,909 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 284 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 248 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,279 | 46.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 840 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,258 | 25.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,577 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 589 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,378 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,350 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 158 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,605 | 68.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 587 | 25.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50316 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,919 | 83.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,519 | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,778 | 70.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 689 | 27.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 324 | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 52 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50316 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,328 | 86.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 264 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,319 | 878.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,319 | 878.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,319 | 878.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 15 | 5.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 363 | 137.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,147 | 434.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 9.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50316 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,112 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,950 | 72.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,162 | 27.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,775 | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 167 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 788 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 432 | 2.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50316 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,507 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,009 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Des Moines, IA50316