50309 ZIP Code, Des Moines, IA
50309 is a ZIP code in Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 2.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50319, 50314 and 50316. 10,110 people live here in 7,154 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. At about 3,725 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most households rent (11% own). Median household income is $56,777, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 28.4, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Des Moines, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 2.7 sq mi
- Population: 10,110
- Median household income: $56,777
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,110 |
| Households | 7,154 |
| Median household income | $56,777 |
| Income per person | $57,597 |
| Median age | 28.4 |
| Homeowners | 10.6% |
| Median home value | $292,500 |
| Median rent | $1,223 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 6.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 39.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.6% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 7.3% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.7% |
| $50–75K | 26.9% |
| $75–100K | 12.1% |
| $100–150K | 13.5% |
| $150–200K | 3.8% |
| $200K+ | 6.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 1.5% |
| 10–19 | 7.2% |
| 20–24 | 24.0% |
| 25–34 | 36.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 5.6% |
| 55–64 | 8.3% |
| 65–74 | 4.9% |
| 75+ | 1.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 7.5% |
| Owned outright | 2.4% |
| Rented | 78.8% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 4.6% |
| Townhome | 3.6% |
| 2–4 units | 2.6% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 84.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.7% |
Businesses in 50309
1,186 business establishments with 38,489 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 253
- Accommodation and Food Services: 158
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 136
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 124
- Finance and Insurance: 93
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 69
- Retail Trade: 68
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 61
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50319 — Des Moines city, IA (1.1 mi)
- 50314 — Des Moines city, IA (1.5 mi)
- 50316 — Des Moines city, IA (2 mi)
- 50315 — Des Moines city, IA (2.7 mi)
- 50311 — Des Moines city, IA (2.9 mi)
- 50312 — Des Moines city, IA (3.1 mi)
- 50310 — Des Moines city, IA (4 mi)
- 50321 — Des Moines city, IA (4 mi)
Areas that include 50309
- Des Moines, IA ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Polk County
- No. 1 of 35: lowest median age in Polk County
- No. 2 of 35: fastest population growth in Polk County
- No. 2 of 11: highest median home value in Des Moines, IA
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Des Moines, IA
- No. 1 of 11: lowest median age in Des Moines, IA
- No. 1 of 11: fastest population growth in Des Moines, IA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50309, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50309 in?
- 50309 is a Des Moines, IA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Des Moines.
- What county is 50309 in?
- 50309 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50309?
- About 10,110 people (±1,005), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,532.
- What is the median household income in 50309?
- $56,777 (±$7,879), 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 50309?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50309 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50309?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50319 (1.1 mi, Des Moines), 50314 (1.5 mi, Des Moines), 50316 (2 mi, Des Moines), 50315 (2.7 mi, Des Moines), 50311 (2.9 mi, Des Moines) and 50312 (3.1 mi, Des Moines).
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