50266 ZIP Code – West Des Moines, Iowa
ZIP code 50266 is a large ZIP code located in West Des Moines, Iowa, within Dallas County with a population of approximately 35,508 residents. The median household income of $83,166 is above the Iowa average and near the national average. Median home values of $310,000 are above the national average, with 49.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,244, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 52% single-family (decreasing), 45% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.2% is well below the U.S. average. About 60.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 35.0, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 50325, 50265, 50263.
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ZIP 50266 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50266 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $83k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $310k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,244 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 60.0% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50325 – Clive
- 50265 – West Des Moines
- 50263 – Waukee
- 50323 – Urbandale
- 50038 – Booneville
- 50061 – Cumming
- 50324 – Windsor Heights
- 50322 – Urbandale
- 50312 – Des Moines
- 50321 – Des Moines
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50325 | CLIVE | 18,576 | $124,908 |
| 50265 | WEST DES MOINES | 33,222 | $81,579 |
| 50263 | WAUKEE | 25,635 | $107,288 |
| 50323 | URBANDALE | 16,511 | $168,329 |
| 50038 | BOONEVILLE | 247 | $69,844 |