50316 ZIP Code – Des Moines, Iowa

50316 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Des Moines, Iowa, part of Polk County with a population of approximately 16,647 residents. The median household income of $51,803 is below the Iowa average and below the national average. At $129,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 66.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $946 is near the national average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 16% apartments (decreasing).

The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 19.3%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 12.7%, well below the national average. The median age is 31.7, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 50319, 50314, 50309.

ZIP Code 50316 Data

Population 16,647
Median Household Income $51,803
Median Home Value $129,300
Median Rent $946
Median Age 31.7
Unemployment Rate 6.7%
Poverty Rate 19.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%
County Polk County
State Iowa

ZIP 50316 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 50316IA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population16k3,29710k
Median Household Income$51k$71k$73k
Median Home Value$129k$153k$258k
Median Rent$946$792$1,088
Median Age31.743.643.2
Unemployment Rate6.7%3.1%5.0%
Poverty Rate19.3%9.8%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher12.7%21.9%26.9%

Demographics Charts

Race & Ethnicity

Gender

Education Level (adults 25+)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
50319 DES MOINES Not provided Not provided
50314 DES MOINES 10,086 $37,636
50309 DES MOINES 9,307 $58,041
50317 DES MOINES 35,466 $61,170
50313 DES MOINES 18,291 $61,532