50317 ZIP Code, Des Moines, IA
50317 is a ZIP code in Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 22 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50316, 50032 and 50319. 36,548 people live here in 14,229 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Iowa ZIP codes. At about 1,653 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $65,617, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Des Moines, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 22 sq mi
- Population: 36,548
- Median household income: $65,617
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 36,548 |
| Households | 14,229 |
| Median household income | $65,617 |
| Income per person | $30,592 |
| Median age | 37.2 |
| Homeowners | 72.5% |
| Median home value | $177,600 |
| Median rent | $1,102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% |
| Broadband internet | 88.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 21.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 6.0% |
| $25–35K | 8.3% |
| $35–50K | 15.7% |
| $50–75K | 20.3% |
| $75–100K | 17.0% |
| $100–150K | 17.3% |
| $150–200K | 5.3% |
| $200K+ | 2.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.7% |
| 10–19 | 15.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 5.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.9% |
| Owned outright | 23.9% |
| Rented | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.8% |
| Townhome | 4.8% |
| 2–4 units | 3.3% |
| 5–19 units | 2.4% |
| 20+ units | 8.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 50317
533 business establishments with 10,851 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 81
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 75
- Construction: 73
- Accommodation and Food Services: 53
- Wholesale Trade: 41
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 41
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 35
- Manufacturing: 30
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50316 — Des Moines city, IA (2.7 mi)
- 50032 (3.3 mi)
- 50319 — Des Moines city, IA (3.3 mi)
- 50327 — Pleasant Hill city, IA (3.9 mi)
- 50314 — Des Moines city, IA (4.3 mi)
- 50309 — Des Moines city, IA (4.4 mi)
- 50313 — Des Moines city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 50009 — Altoona city, IA (4.9 mi)
Areas that include 50317
- Des Moines, IA ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Des Moines, IA
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of households with children in Des Moines, IA
- No. 3 of 11: highest median age in Des Moines, IA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50317, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50317 in?
- 50317 is a Des Moines, IA mailing address. By land area, 76% lies inside Des Moines and 1% lies inside Ankeny; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50317 in?
- 50317 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50317?
- About 36,548 people (±1,672), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 37,221.
- What is the median household income in 50317?
- $65,617 (±$3,345), 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 50317?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50317 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50317?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50316 (2.7 mi, Des Moines), 50032 (3.3 mi), 50319 (3.3 mi, Des Moines), 50327 (3.9 mi, Pleasant Hill), 50314 (4.3 mi, Des Moines) and 50309 (4.4 mi, Des Moines).
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