50311 ZIP Code – Des Moines, Iowa
50311 is a ZIP code serving Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County with a population of approximately 15,869 residents. At $62,166, the median household income here runs near the Iowa average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $214,500 are below the national average, with 48.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $939 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (increasing), 24% apartments (decreasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
At 7.0%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 41.4%, well above the national average. At 30.8, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50312, 50310, 50324.
ZIP Code 50311 Data
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ZIP 50311 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50311 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $214k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $939 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.8 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.4% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50312 – Des Moines
- 50310 – Des Moines
- 50324 – Windsor Heights
- 50314 – Des Moines
- 50309 – Des Moines
- 50319 – Des Moines
- 50316 – Des Moines
- 50322 – Urbandale
- 50321 – Des Moines
- 50313 – Des Moines
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50312 | DES MOINES | 15,498 | $77,612 |
| 50310 | DES MOINES | 31,976 | $73,369 |
| 50324 | WINDSOR HEIGHTS | 5,200 | $85,055 |
| 50314 | DES MOINES | 10,086 | $37,636 |
| 50309 | DES MOINES | 9,307 | $58,041 |