50265 ZIP Code, West Des Moines, IA
50265 is a ZIP code in West Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 19 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50266, 50312 and 50321. 33,488 people live here in 14,769 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. At about 1,735 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $85,915, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Des Moines, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 19 sq mi
- Population: 33,488
- Median household income: $85,915
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 33,488 |
| Households | 14,769 |
| Median household income | $85,915 |
| Income per person | $56,470 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Homeowners | 66.4% |
| Median home value | $281,800 |
| Median rent | $1,106 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% |
| Broadband internet | 93.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 4.1% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 11.2% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 12.7% |
| $100–150K | 17.3% |
| $150–200K | 12.0% |
| $200K+ | 14.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 16.5% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.0% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.2% |
| Owned outright | 18.8% |
| Rented | 31.8% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.6% |
| Townhome | 8.8% |
| 2–4 units | 2.3% |
| 5–19 units | 14.5% |
| 20+ units | 14.6% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 50265
870 business establishments with 12,795 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 117
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 110
- Retail Trade: 95
- Construction: 86
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 82
- Accommodation and Food Services: 73
- Finance and Insurance: 70
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 60
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50266 — West Des Moines city, IA (3.6 mi)
- 50312 — Des Moines city, IA (4.3 mi)
- 50321 — Des Moines city, IA (4.6 mi)
- 50324 — Windsor Heights city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 50061 — West Des Moines city, IA (5.2 mi)
- 50325 — Clive city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 50311 — Des Moines city, IA (5.7 mi)
- 50322 — Urbandale city, IA (6.4 mi)
Areas that include 50265
- West Des Moines, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50265, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50265 in?
- 50265 is a West Des Moines, IA mailing address. By land area, 98% lies inside West Des Moines.
- What county is 50265 in?
- 50265 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50265?
- About 33,488 people (±1,053), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 32,187.
- What is the median household income in 50265?
- $85,915 (±$4,673), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50265?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50265 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50265?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50266 (3.6 mi, West Des Moines), 50312 (4.3 mi, Des Moines), 50321 (4.6 mi, Des Moines), 50324 (4.7 mi, Windsor Heights), 50061 (5.2 mi, West Des Moines) and 50325 (5.5 mi, Clive).
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