50321 ZIP Code – Des Moines, Iowa

50321 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Des Moines, Iowa, part of Polk County with a population of approximately 7,941 residents. The median household income of $69,458 is near the Iowa average and near the national average. Median home values of $258,000 are near the national average, with 59.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,073 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 51% single-family (decreasing), 34% apartments (increasing).

At 6.4%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 10.8% is below the U.S. average. About 41.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 36.0, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50315, 50312, 50265.

ZIP Code 50321 Data

Population 7,941

Median Household Income $69,458

Median Home Value $258,000

Median Rent $1,073

Median Age 36.0

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%

County Polk County

State Iowa

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ZIP 50321 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 50321	IA Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	7,941	3,297	10k
Median Household Income	$69k	$71k	$73k
Median Home Value	$258k	$153k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,073	$792	$1,088
Median Age	36.0	43.6	43.2
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.1%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	10.8%	9.8%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.2%	21.9%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
50315	DES MOINES	36,355	$58,441
50312	DES MOINES	15,498	$77,612
50265	WEST DES MOINES	33,222	$81,579
50309	DES MOINES	9,307	$58,041
50311	DES MOINES	15,869	$62,166