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

Population 15,869
Median Household Income $62,166
Median Home Value $214,500
Median Rent $939
Median Age 30.8
Unemployment Rate 7.0%
Poverty Rate 20.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%
County Polk County
State Iowa

ZIP 50311 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 50311IA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population15k3,29710k
Median Household Income$62k$71k$73k
Median Home Value$214k$153k$258k
Median Rent$939$792$1,088
Median Age30.843.643.2
Unemployment Rate7.0%3.1%5.0%
Poverty Rate20.3%9.8%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher41.4%21.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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