50315 ZIP Code – Des Moines, Iowa

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, ZIP code 50315 is a large ZIP code within Polk County with a population of approximately 36,355 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $58,441, which is below the Iowa average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $155,500, below the national average, with 61.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $907, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 22% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.

At 4.1%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. About 18.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 36.8, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 50320, 50321, 50309.

ZIP Code 50315 Data

Population 36,355
Median Household Income $58,441
Median Home Value $155,500
Median Rent $907
Median Age 36.8
Unemployment Rate 4.1%
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%
County Polk County
State Iowa

ZIP 50315 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 50315IA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population36k3,29710k
Median Household Income$58k$71k$73k
Median Home Value$155k$153k$258k
Median Rent$907$792$1,088
Median Age36.843.643.2
Unemployment Rate4.1%3.1%5.0%
Poverty Rate13.1%9.8%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher18.5%21.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
50320 DES MOINES 23,709 $83,074
50321 DES MOINES 7,941 $69,458
50309 DES MOINES 9,307 $58,041
50319 DES MOINES Not provided Not provided
50312 DES MOINES 15,498 $77,612