Des Moines, IA ZIP Codes
12 ZIP codes serve Des Moines, Iowa. Together they are home to 220,322 residents in 92,894 households. Median household income ranges from $39,950 in 50314 to $92,242 in 50312.
Des Moines city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 212,421 |
| Households | 90,105 |
| Median household income | $65,932 |
| Median home value | $194,700 |
| Median age | 34.6 |
| Median rent | $1,090 |
All 12 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 220,322 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 92,894 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $39,950 (50314) to $92,242 (50312) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $68,474 |
| Homeowners | 61.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 71 routes, 40,873 homes (5 of 12 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Des Moines: 50312 ($92,242)
- Most residents: 50317 (36,548 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50313 (76.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50316 (41.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 50309 (39.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50309 (28.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 50321 ($320,500)
Every ZIP code in Des Moines
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50317 | Des Moines | 36,548 | 14,229 | $65,617 | $177,600 | 72.5% | 34.1% | 11.8% | — | — | 76% of its land; mailing city |
| 50315 | Des Moines | 34,816 | 15,158 | $60,590 | $173,200 | 61.5% | 28.3% | 15.6% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 50310 | Des Moines | 31,177 | 13,428 | $76,381 | $222,700 | 69.6% | 29.3% | 12.6% | 23 | 14,365 | 88% of its land; mailing city |
| 50320 | Des Moines | 24,807 | 8,787 | $85,105 | $216,900 | 73.5% | 39.5% | 15.6% | 12 | 9,217 | 95% of its land; mailing city |
| 50313 | Des Moines | 17,440 | 6,859 | $68,361 | $175,100 | 76.9% | 31.3% | 17.0% | — | — | 23% of its land; mailing city |
| 50316 | Des Moines | 16,710 | 5,636 | $56,090 | $154,300 | 66.6% | 41.1% | 13.0% | 11 | 6,171 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 50312 | Des Moines | 15,802 | 7,584 | $92,242 | $291,900 | 63.7% | 25.8% | 11.5% | 17 | 8,256 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 50311 | Des Moines | 14,574 | 6,366 | $61,957 | $226,500 | 48.4% | 20.3% | 24.5% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 50314 | Des Moines | 10,438 | 4,159 | $39,950 | $147,900 | 47.7% | 34.8% | 15.6% | 8 | 4,956 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 50309 | Des Moines | 10,110 | 7,154 | $56,777 | $292,500 | 10.6% | 6.4% | 39.2% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 50321 | Des Moines | 7,900 | 3,534 | $80,351 | $320,500 | 59.8% | 24.9% | 16.1% | — | — | 99% of its land; mailing city |
| 50319 | Des Moines | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Des Moines when at least 10% of its land lies inside Des Moines city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Des Moines. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Des Moines.
Counties
- Polk County — 39 ZIP codes
- Warren County — 17 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Des Moines — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Des Moines — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Des Moines — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Des Moines — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Des Moines — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Des Moines — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Des Moines — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Des Moines — 11 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Des Moines, IA?
- 50317, 50315, 50310, 50320, 50313, 50316, 50312, 50311, 50314, 50309, 50321 and 50319. A ZIP code is listed for Des Moines when at least 10% of its land lies inside Des Moines city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Des Moines.
- What is the population of Des Moines, IA?
- The Census Bureau counts 212,421 residents inside Des Moines city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 12 ZIP codes that serve Des Moines hold 220,322 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Des Moines, IA?
- $65,932 inside Des Moines city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $39,950 to $92,242.
- Which Des Moines ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50312, at $92,242, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Des Moines ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Des Moines, IA?
- For the 5 of 12 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 71 carrier routes reaching 40,873 residential and 2,095 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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