West Des Moines, IA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve West Des Moines, Iowa: 50266 and 50265. Together they are home to 71,011 residents in 32,228 households. Median household income ranges from $85,915 in 50265 to $87,025 in 50266.
West Des Moines city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 71,083 |
| Households | 32,233 |
| Median household income | $86,594 |
| Median home value | $309,000 |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median rent | $1,237 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 71,011 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 32,228 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $85,915 (50265) to $87,025 (50266) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $86,516 |
| Homeowners | 57.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 28 routes, 20,565 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in West Des Moines: 50266 ($87,025)
- Most residents: 50266 (37,523 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50265 (66.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50265 (28.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 50266 (21.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50266 (34.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 50266 ($345,600)
Every ZIP code in West Des Moines
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50266 | West Des Moines | 37,523 | 17,459 | $87,025 | $345,600 | 49.8% | 23.3% | 21.9% | 28 | 22,414 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 50265 | West Des Moines | 33,488 | 14,769 | $85,915 | $281,800 | 66.4% | 28.5% | 17.7% | — | — | 98% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for West Des Moines when at least 10% of its land lies inside West Des Moines city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is West Des Moines. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside West Des Moines.
Counties
- Dallas County — 22 ZIP codes
- Polk County — 39 ZIP codes
- Madison County — 13 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in West Des Moines, IA?
- 50266 and 50265. A ZIP code is listed for West Des Moines when at least 10% of its land lies inside West Des Moines city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is West Des Moines.
- What is the population of West Des Moines, IA?
- The Census Bureau counts 71,083 residents inside West Des Moines city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve West Des Moines hold 71,011 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in West Des Moines, IA?
- $86,594 inside West Des Moines city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $85,915 to $87,025.
- Which West Des Moines ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50266, at $87,025, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in West Des Moines, IA?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 28 carrier routes reaching 20,565 residential and 1,840 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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