50321 ZIP Code
Des Moines, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50321 |
| City/Town: | Des Moines |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,941 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,458 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,269 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,570 |
| Median Home Value: | $258,000 |
| Land Area: | 11.3 sq miles
29.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5346, -93.6625 |
Population Information (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,941 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,504 | 44.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,437 | 55.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 629 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 621 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 476 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 436 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 489 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,469 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 809 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 577 | 7.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 619 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 698 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 776 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 221 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 121 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $258,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,073 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,570 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,348 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 222 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,001 | 59.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,347 | 40.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,290 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 166 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 135 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,291 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,150 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 435 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,420 | 26.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 693 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50321 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,458 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,033 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,531 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,269 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,417 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,181 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 236 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,735 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,643 | 87.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 317 | 7.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 221 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,226 | 78.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 969 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 140 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 571 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 172 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 969 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 804 | 10.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 68 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 87 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50321 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 120 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 80 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 391 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 135 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 480 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 554 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 354 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 599 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 384 | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 251 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50321 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,057 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 546 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 22 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 423 | 10.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50321 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 194 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 269 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 75 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 306 | 7.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 243 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 899 | 21.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 503 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 857 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 438 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 161 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 201 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.7% | 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 (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,720 | 97.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,307 | 66.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,418 | 43.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 221 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50321 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,763 | 82.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 829 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 691 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 133 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 31 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 525 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50321 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,614 | 45.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 211 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 37 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 68 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 130 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 274 | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 877 | 24.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 359 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50321 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 101 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 501 | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 733 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 460 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 936 | 26.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 439 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 196 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 95 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 109 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50321 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 27 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 344 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,098 | 30.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,303 | 36.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 606 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 192 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50321 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,167 | 64.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 36 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,101 | 32.9% | 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: | 34 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50321 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 107 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,441 | 43.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,196 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 604 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50321 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 281 | 14.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 56 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 83 | 4.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 211 | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 576 | 28.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 678 | 33.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 112 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50321 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,940 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $789 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,073 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,348 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,485 | 44.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 497 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 502 | 15.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,220 | 36.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,127 | 33.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 836 | 25.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50321 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,783 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,019 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,488 | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 97 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 162 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,107 | 39.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50321 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,088 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 99 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 124 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 848 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 461 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 556 | 26.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,839 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 351 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,941 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 863 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 58 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 491 | 56.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 314 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50321 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,316 | 79.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,534 | 19.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 897 | 58.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 563 | 36.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 335 | 21.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 74 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50321 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,369 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 17 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 572 | 3364.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 572 | 3364.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 572 | 3364.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 98 | 576.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 227 | 1335.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 125 | 735.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50321 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,312 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,529 | 89.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 783 | 10.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 250 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 184 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 343 | 4.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50321 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,348 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,252 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Des Moines, IA50321