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Des Moines, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50313

Polk County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,376
379/sq mi
$68,361
Median income
$175,100
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Des Moines pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
379
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50313 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50313 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.9 square miles in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. The area is home to 17,376 residents, producing a population density of 379 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50313 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50313 sits at $68,361 (11% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $32,386. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $175,100 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,085 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50313 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 50313 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50313

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50313.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50313, Des Moines, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,376

Population

45.9

Area (sq mi)

379

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50313?

37.5

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.6%
African American 12.8%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$68,361

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$32,386

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50313 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,361 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,417

Total Housing Units

6,859

Occupied Units

558

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$175,100

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,085

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50313 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 168
2021 +11.1% 186
2022 +11.8% 208
2023 +10.1% 230
2024 +8.2% 248

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 758 business establishments in ZIP 50313, employing approximately 15,545 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,073,426,000.

758

Businesses

15,545

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 124 16.4%
Wholesale trade 123 16.2%
Retail trade 91 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 90 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing 70 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 7.0%
Manufacturing 51 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 33 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 3.3%
Health care and social assistance 21 2.8%
Finance and insurance 14 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.4%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50313 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50313 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50313 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50313 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50314 Des Moines, IA 12,465 3.4 mi
50316 Des Moines, IA 16,440 3.4 mi
50309 Des Moines, IA 5,431 4.8 mi
50310 Des Moines, IA 30,221 3.3 mi
50319 Des Moines, IA 0 4.5 mi
50023 Ankeny, IA 27,986 5.3 mi
50032 Berwick, IA 399 4.2 mi
50311 Des Moines, IA 15,113 4.6 mi
50315 Des Moines, IA 35,853 7.5 mi
50317 Des Moines, IA 36,207 4.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

50317 standard
Des Moines, IA
Pop: 36,207
50315 standard
Des Moines, IA
Pop: 35,853
50265 standard
West Des Moines, IA
Pop: 31,653
50322 standard
Urbandale, IA
Pop: 31,530
50310 standard
Des Moines, IA
Pop: 30,221
50023 standard
Ankeny, IA
Pop: 27,986

Related Areas

Polk County Des Moines, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50313 in? ▼
ZIP code 50313 (Des Moines) is located in Polk County, Iowa. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50313? ▼
ZIP code 50313 in Des Moines, IA has a population of 17,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50313? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50313 is $68,361, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50313? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50313 is $175,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50313? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50313 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50313? ▼
ZIP code 50313 has 758 business establishments employing approximately 15,545 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50313? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50313 are: Construction (124), Wholesale trade (123), Retail trade (91). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50313? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50313 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50313? ▼
In ZIP code 50313, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50313? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50313 is 18.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50313? ▼
In ZIP code 50313, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50313? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50313 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Des Moines, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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