50317 ZIP Code – Des Moines, Iowa
50317 is a ZIP code serving Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County with a population of approximately 35,466 residents. The median household income of $61,170 is near the Iowa average and below the national average. At $152,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 72.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,040 is near the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.9% is near the U.S. average. An estimated 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 35.0, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50316, 50319, 50032.
ZIP Code 50317 Data
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ZIP 50317 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50317 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $152k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,040 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.2% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50316 – Des Moines
- 50319 – Des Moines
- 50032 – Berwick
- 50327 – Pleasant Hill
- 50314 – Des Moines
- 50309 – Des Moines
- 50313 – Des Moines
- 50009 – Altoona
- 50320 – Des Moines
- 50315 – Des Moines
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50316 | DES MOINES | 16,647 | $51,803 |
| 50319 | DES MOINES | Not provided | Not provided |
| 50032 | BERWICK | 702 | Not provided |
| 50327 | PLEASANT HILL | 12,672 | $89,242 |
| 50314 | DES MOINES | 10,086 | $37,636 |