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 High-density area
- $68,361
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50313 (Des Moines, IA) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.5 in 2023 to 248.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50313 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, home to 17,376 residents across 45.9 square miles, a density of 379 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50313 reports a modest median household income of $68,361 (11% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,386. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $175,100 (0% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $1,085; 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 50313 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50313
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Des Moines, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50313.
- Construction
Construction
124 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
123 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
70 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 50313?
37.5
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
16.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$32,386
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50313 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Des Moines, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,361 36th percentile higher than 36% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,417housing units
7,417
Total Housing Units
6,859
Occupied Units
558
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,100
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 50317
Des Moines (50317)
36,207 residents
- 50315
Des Moines (50315)
35,853 residents
- 50310
Des Moines (50310)
30,221 residents
- 50023
Ankeny (50023)
27,986 residents
- 50313
Des Moines (50313)
17,376 residents
- 50316
Des Moines (50316)
16,440 residents
- 50311
Des Moines (50311)
15,113 residents
- 50314 12,465
Des Moines (50314)
12,465 residents
- 50309 5,431
Des Moines (50309)
5,431 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50313 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50313 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50023
Ankeny (50023)
$117,826 median income
- 50310
Des Moines (50310)
$76,381 median income
- 50313
Des Moines (50313)
$68,361 median income
- 50317
Des Moines (50317)
$65,617 median income
- 50311
Des Moines (50311)
$61,957 median income
- 50315
Des Moines (50315)
$60,590 median income
- 50309
Des Moines (50309)
$56,777 median income
- 50316
Des Moines (50316)
$56,090 median income
- 50314 $39,950
Des Moines (50314)
$39,950 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50313, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,376 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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