50321 ZIP Code, Des Moines, IA
50321 is a ZIP code in Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50315, 50312 and 50309. 7,900 people live here in 3,534 households. With about 697 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (60% own). Median household income is $80,351, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Des Moines, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 7,900
- Median household income: $80,351
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,900 |
| Households | 3,534 |
| Median household income | $80,351 |
| Income per person | $56,160 |
| Median age | 36.8 |
| Homeowners | 59.8% |
| Median home value | $320,500 |
| Median rent | $1,128 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% |
| Broadband internet | 93.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.8% |
| $35–50K | 16.5% |
| $50–75K | 14.1% |
| $75–100K | 8.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.0% |
| $150–200K | 9.7% |
| $200K+ | 18.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.4% |
| 10–19 | 11.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 16.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.9% |
| 65–74 | 9.7% |
| 75+ | 5.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.4% |
| Owned outright | 26.1% |
| Rented | 37.4% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 45.4% |
| Townhome | 4.5% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 7.5% |
| 20+ units | 28.4% |
| Mobile / other | 10.9% |
Businesses in 50321
329 business establishments with 17,023 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 36
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 31
- Wholesale Trade: 30
- Retail Trade: 28
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 28
- Transportation and Warehousing: 26
- Accommodation and Food Services: 26
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 23
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50315 — Des Moines city, IA (2.4 mi)
- 50312 — Des Moines city, IA (3.1 mi)
- 50309 — Des Moines city, IA (4 mi)
- 50265 — West Des Moines city, IA (4.6 mi)
- 50311 — Des Moines city, IA (4.6 mi)
- 50320 — Des Moines city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 50319 — Des Moines city, IA (5 mi)
- 50314 — Des Moines city, IA (5.1 mi)
Areas that include 50321
- Des Moines, IA ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 10 of 35: highest median home value in Polk County
- No. 7 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Polk County
- No. 3 of 11: highest median household income in Des Moines, IA
- No. 1 of 11: highest median home value in Des Moines, IA
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Des Moines, IA
- No. 5 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) 50321, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50321 in?
- 50321 is a Des Moines, IA mailing address. By land area, 99% lies inside Des Moines and 1% lies inside Norwalk.
- What county is 50321 in?
- 50321 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50321?
- About 7,900 people (±914), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,783.
- What is the median household income in 50321?
- $80,351 (±$13,926), 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 50321?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50321 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50321?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50315 (2.4 mi, Des Moines), 50312 (3.1 mi, Des Moines), 50309 (4 mi, Des Moines), 50265 (4.6 mi, West Des Moines), 50311 (4.6 mi, Des Moines) and 50320 (4.7 mi, Des Moines).
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