Windsor Heights, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50324
Polk County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,903
- 1,310/sq mi High-density area
- $91,707
- Median income Above-median income area
- $267,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Windsor Heights pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,310
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50324 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 50324 (Windsor Heights, IA) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.8 in 2023 to 203.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50324 covers 3.7 square miles in Windsor Heights, Polk County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,903 residents on file, a density of 1,310 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50324 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,707 (20% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,398. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $267,900 (53% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 78.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,498.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 50324 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 50324
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windsor Heights, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50324.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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 50324, Windsor Heights, 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
4,903
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
1,310
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50324?
41.6
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
8.4%
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?
$91,707
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$49,398
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50324 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Windsor Heights, 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)
$91,707 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,411housing units
2,411
Total Housing Units
2,229
Occupied Units
182
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,900
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,498
Median Rent
1960
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50324 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 153 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 167 |
| 2022 | +8.1% | 180 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 197 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 203 |
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 154 business establishments in ZIP 50324, employing approximately 1,605 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,285,000.
154
Businesses
1,605
Employees
$86.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 13.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 14 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50324 vs 50311 →
ZIP 50324 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50265
West Des Moines (50265)
31,653 residents
- 50322
Urbandale (50322)
31,530 residents
- 50310
Des Moines (50310)
30,221 residents
- 50131
Johnston (50131)
17,499 residents
- 50325
Clive (50325)
15,448 residents
- 50312
Des Moines (50312)
15,339 residents
- 50311
Des Moines (50311)
15,113 residents
- 50314 12,465
Des Moines (50314)
12,465 residents
- 50321 7,846
Des Moines (50321)
7,846 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50324 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50324 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50325
Clive (50325)
$132,121 median income
- 50131
Johnston (50131)
$106,551 median income
- 50312
Des Moines (50312)
$92,242 median income
- 50322
Urbandale (50322)
$92,085 median income
- 50324
Windsor Heights (50324)
$91,707 median income
- 50265
West Des Moines (50265)
$85,915 median income
- 50321
Des Moines (50321)
$80,351 median income
- 50310
Des Moines (50310)
$76,381 median income
- 50311
Des Moines (50311)
$61,957 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50324 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50311 | Des Moines, IA | 15,113 | 2.1 mi |
| 50322 | Urbandale, IA | 31,530 | 2.4 mi |
| 50312 | Des Moines, IA | 15,339 | 2.5 mi |
| 50310 | Des Moines, IA | 30,221 | 2.6 mi |
| 50265 | West Des Moines, IA | 31,653 | 3.6 mi |
| 50314 | Des Moines, IA | 12,465 | 4.2 mi |
| 50131 | Johnston, IA | 17,499 | 6.2 mi |
| 50325 | Clive, IA | 15,448 | 4.5 mi |
| 50321 | Des Moines, IA | 7,846 | 4.9 mi |
| 50309 | Des Moines, IA | 5,431 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50324, 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 (4,903 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 50324 in?
ZIP code 50324 (Windsor Heights) 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 50324?
ZIP code 50324 in Windsor Heights, IA has a population of 4,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50324?
The median household income in ZIP 50324 is $91,707, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50324?
The median home value in ZIP 50324 is $267,900, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50324 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50324?
ZIP code 50324 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 1,605 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50324 are: Health care and social assistance (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20), Finance and insurance (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50324?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50324 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 50324?
In ZIP code 50324, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50324?
In ZIP code 50324, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50324 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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