50313 ZIP Code, Des Moines, IA
50313 is a ZIP code in Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 18 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50310, 50314 and 50316. 17,440 people live here in 6,859 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. With about 966 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $68,361, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Des Moines, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 18 sq mi
- Population: 17,440
- Median household income: $68,361
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,440 |
| Households | 6,859 |
| Median household income | $68,361 |
| Income per person | $32,386 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Homeowners | 76.9% |
| Median home value | $175,100 |
| Median rent | $1,085 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% |
| Broadband internet | 88.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 25.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 9.9% |
| $25–35K | 7.7% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.2% |
| $75–100K | 22.7% |
| $100–150K | 16.0% |
| $150–200K | 2.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.3% |
| 35–44 | 18.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.8% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.8% |
| Owned outright | 24.5% |
| Rented | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.5% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 4.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 4.1% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 50313
758 business establishments with 15,545 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 124
- Wholesale Trade: 123
- Retail Trade: 91
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 90
- Transportation and Warehousing: 70
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 53
- Manufacturing: 51
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 37
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50310 — Des Moines city, IA (3.2 mi)
- 50314 — Des Moines city, IA (3.6 mi)
- 50316 — Des Moines city, IA (3.6 mi)
- 50032 (4.3 mi)
- 50311 — Des Moines city, IA (4.6 mi)
- 50317 — Des Moines city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 50319 — Des Moines city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 50023 — Ankeny city, IA (4.8 mi)
Areas that include 50313
- Des Moines, IA ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Saylorville, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Polk County
- No. 5 of 11: highest median household income in Des Moines, IA
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Des Moines, IA
- No. 5 of 11: highest share of households with children in Des Moines, IA
- No. 3 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Des Moines, IA
- No. 2 of 11: highest median age in Des Moines, IA
Mail every home in 50313
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50313, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50313 in?
- 50313 is a Des Moines, IA mailing address. By land area, 23% lies inside Des Moines and 21% lies inside Saylorville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50313 in?
- 50313 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50313?
- About 17,440 people (±1,346), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,723.
- What is the median household income in 50313?
- $68,361 (±$6,005), 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 50313?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50313 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50313?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50310 (3.2 mi, Des Moines), 50314 (3.6 mi, Des Moines), 50316 (3.6 mi, Des Moines), 50032 (4.3 mi), 50311 (4.6 mi, Des Moines) and 50317 (4.7 mi, Des Moines).
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