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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
$91,707
Median income
$267,900
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 50324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.7 square miles in Windsor Heights, Polk County, Iowa. The area is home to 4,903 residents, producing a population density of 1,310 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 50324 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50324 sits at $91,707 (20% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $49,398. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $267,900 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $1,498 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 50324 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 50324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50324.

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 50324, Windsor Heights, 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

4,903

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

1,310

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50324?

41.6

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 5.6%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$49,398

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50324 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,707 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,411

Total Housing Units

2,229

Occupied Units

182

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$267,900

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$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

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ZIP 50324 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 50324 ranks #0 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 50324 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 50324 ranks #5 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
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

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 Windsor Heights, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Windsor Heights, 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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