50311 ZIP Code, Des Moines, IA
50311 is a ZIP code in Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 2.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50312, 50310 and 50324. 14,574 people live here in 6,366 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. At about 5,711 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (48% own). Median household income is $61,957, below the Iowa median of $75,059; 25% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Des Moines, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 2.6 sq mi
- Population: 14,574
- Median household income: $61,957
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,574 |
| Households | 6,366 |
| Median household income | $61,957 |
| Income per person | $35,633 |
| Median age | 30.8 |
| Homeowners | 48.4% |
| Median home value | $226,500 |
| Median rent | $1,029 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% |
| Broadband internet | 89.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 6.3% |
| $15–25K | 6.4% |
| $25–35K | 7.4% |
| $35–50K | 13.3% |
| $50–75K | 21.1% |
| $75–100K | 15.4% |
| $100–150K | 14.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.9% |
| 10–19 | 15.8% |
| 20–24 | 16.8% |
| 25–34 | 15.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 8.8% |
| 65–74 | 8.4% |
| 75+ | 2.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.8% |
| Owned outright | 14.3% |
| Rented | 47.6% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.4% |
| Townhome | 3.5% |
| 2–4 units | 14.0% |
| 5–19 units | 18.1% |
| 20+ units | 7.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 50311
235 business establishments with 5,349 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 38
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 35
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 33
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 32
- Retail Trade: 26
- Construction: 12
- Information: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50312 — Des Moines city, IA (1.7 mi)
- 50310 — Des Moines city, IA (1.8 mi)
- 50324 — Windsor Heights city, IA (2 mi)
- 50314 — Des Moines city, IA (2.2 mi)
- 50309 — Des Moines city, IA (2.9 mi)
- 50319 — Des Moines city, IA (3.7 mi)
- 50316 — Des Moines city, IA (3.8 mi)
- 50322 — Urbandale city, IA (3.9 mi)
Areas that include 50311
- Des Moines, IA ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Polk County
- No. 2 of 35: lowest median age in Polk County
- No. 4 of 11: highest median home value in Des Moines, IA
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Des Moines, IA
- No. 2 of 11: lowest median age in Des Moines, IA
Mail every home in 50311
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50311, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50311 in?
- 50311 is a Des Moines, IA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Des Moines.
- What county is 50311 in?
- 50311 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50311?
- About 14,574 people (±1,092), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,782.
- What is the median household income in 50311?
- $61,957 (±$5,720), 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 50311?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50311 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50311?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50312 (1.7 mi, Des Moines), 50310 (1.8 mi, Des Moines), 50324 (2 mi, Windsor Heights), 50314 (2.2 mi, Des Moines), 50309 (2.9 mi, Des Moines) and 50319 (3.7 mi, Des Moines).
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