50265 ZIP Code – West Des Moines, Iowa

Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, ZIP code 50265 is a large ZIP code within Polk County with a population of approximately 33,222 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $81,579, which is near the Iowa average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $241,800, near the national average, with 66.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,013, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (stable), 27% apartments (decreasing).

Unemployment stands at 2.2%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 7.4%, well below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 48.5%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 38.1, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 50321, 50312, 50266.

ZIP Code 50265 Data

Population 33,222

Median Household Income $81,579

Median Home Value $241,800

Median Rent $1,013

Median Age 38.1

Unemployment Rate 2.2%

Poverty Rate 7.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.5%

County Polk County

State Iowa

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ZIP 50265 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 50265	IA Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	33k	3,297	10k
Median Household Income	$81k	$71k	$73k
Median Home Value	$241k	$153k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,013	$792	$1,088
Median Age	38.1	43.6	43.2
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.1%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	7.4%	9.8%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.5%	21.9%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
50321	DES MOINES	7,941	$69,458
50312	DES MOINES	15,498	$77,612
50266	WEST DES MOINES	35,508	$83,166
50324	WINDSOR HEIGHTS	5,200	$85,055
50311	DES MOINES	15,869	$62,166