50312 ZIP Code – Des Moines, Iowa
50312 is a ZIP code serving Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County with a population of approximately 15,498 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $77,612, which is near the Iowa average and near the national figure. At $259,500, median home values run near the national average, with 63.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,022 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (increasing), 32% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.0% is below the U.S. average. 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 40.5, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 50311, 50324, 50321.
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ZIP 50312 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50312 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $77k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $259k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,022 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.9% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50311 – Des Moines
- 50324 – Windsor Heights
- 50321 – Des Moines
- 50309 – Des Moines
- 50314 – Des Moines
- 50310 – Des Moines
- 50315 – Des Moines
- 50265 – West Des Moines
- 50319 – Des Moines
- 50316 – Des Moines
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50311 | DES MOINES | 15,869 | $62,166 |
| 50324 | WINDSOR HEIGHTS | 5,200 | $85,055 |
| 50321 | DES MOINES | 7,941 | $69,458 |
| 50309 | DES MOINES | 9,307 | $58,041 |
| 50314 | DES MOINES | 10,086 | $37,636 |