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Des Moines, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50314

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

12,465
1,939/sq mi
$39,950
Median income
$147,900
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Des Moines pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,939
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50314 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50314 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.4 square miles in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. The area is home to 12,465 residents, producing a population density of 1,939 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 50314 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50314 sits at $39,950 (48% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $26,210. The poverty rate stands at 40.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $147,900 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 47.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50314 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 50314 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 50314

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50314.

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 50314, 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

12,465

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

1,939

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50314?

30.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

27.1%

Foreign-Born

White 28.3%
African American 37.5%
Asian 12.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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?

$39,950

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$26,210

Per Capita Income

40.5%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50314 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,950 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 44.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,940

Total Housing Units

4,159

Occupied Units

781

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.7%
Renter 52.3%

$147,900

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1938

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50314 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -6.0% 176
2021 +18.4% 209
2022 +9.8% 230
2023 +2.3% 235
2024 +6.8% 251

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 254 business establishments in ZIP 50314, employing approximately 10,773 people with a combined annual payroll of $774,350,000.

254

Businesses

10,773

Employees

$774.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 77 30.3%
Other services (except public administration) 28 11.0%
Construction 26 10.2%
Wholesale trade 20 7.9%
Retail trade 20 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 19 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.5%
Manufacturing 6 2.4%
Finance and insurance 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.2%

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 50314 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 50314 ranks #8 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 50314 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 50314 ranks #null 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
50309 Des Moines, IA 5,431 1.5 mi
50316 Des Moines, IA 16,440 1.7 mi
50319 Des Moines, IA 0 1.7 mi
50311 Des Moines, IA 15,113 2.2 mi
50313 Des Moines, IA 17,376 3.4 mi
50310 Des Moines, IA 30,221 2.7 mi
50312 Des Moines, IA 15,339 2.9 mi
50315 Des Moines, IA 35,853 4.2 mi
50324 Windsor Heights, IA 4,903 4.2 mi
50317 Des Moines, IA 36,207 4.4 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 50314 in? ▼
ZIP code 50314 (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 50314? ▼
ZIP code 50314 in Des Moines, IA has a population of 12,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50314? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50314 is $39,950, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50314? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50314 is $147,900, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50314? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50314 is African American at 37.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50314? ▼
ZIP code 50314 has 254 business establishments employing approximately 10,773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50314? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50314 are: Health care and social assistance (77), Other services (except public administration) (28), Construction (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50314? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50314 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 50314? ▼
In ZIP code 50314, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 50314? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50314 is 16.5 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 50314? ▼
In ZIP code 50314, approximately 47.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50314? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50314 is 40.5% 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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