ZIP Code 50310 -- Des moines, IA

Polk | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
31,177
Unknown
Median Income
$76,381
Home Value
$222,700
Median Rent
$1,113
Median Age
37.10
Diversity Index
55.10
High
Cost of Living
84.8
below average
Unemployment
5.1%

About ZIP Code 50310

ZIP code 50310 in Des Moines, Iowa is a unknown area with a population of 31,177. The median household income is $76,381, which is This is 2% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $222,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 84.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.10 years. Approximately 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Polk, IA.

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Population & Age

Total Population
31,177
Median Age
37.10
Male Population
15,453
49.6%
Female Population
15,724
50.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
55.10 High
White
69.9%
Black or African American
10.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Asian
9.0%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
8.2%
Other Race
2.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$76,381
Mean Household Income
$89,313
Per Capita Income
$39,191
Below Poverty Line
10.8%

This is 2% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$222,700
Median Rent
$1,113
Total Housing Units
14,288
Occupied Units
13,428
Vacant Units
860
6.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1956
Owner Occupied
69.6%
Renter Occupied
30.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 69.6% Renter 30.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 88.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.9%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
16,949
Employment Rate
94.9%
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
71.7%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
17.7%

Cost of Living Index

84.8
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 50310 is 15.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

50311
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2.2 mi
Pop: 14,574 Income: $61,957
50312
Des moines, IA
2.9 mi
Pop: 15,802 Income: $92,242
50313
Des moines, IA
3.4 mi
Pop: 17,440 Income: $68,361
50325
Clive, IA
3.5 mi
Pop: 19,012 Income: $132,121
50314
Des moines, IA
3.7 mi
Pop: 10,438 Income: $39,950
50322
Urbandale, IA
3.8 mi
Pop: 31,931 Income: $92,085
50266
West des moines, IA
4.0 mi
Pop: 37,523 Income: $87,025
50309
Des moines, IA
4.2 mi
Pop: 10,110 Income: $56,777
50316
Des moines, IA
4.2 mi
Pop: 16,710 Income: $56,090
50265
West des moines, IA
4.3 mi
Pop: 33,488 Income: $85,915
50111
Grimes, IA
4.6 mi
Pop: 16,865 Income: $120,769
50323
Zcta 50323, IA
4.7 mi
Pop: 17,265 Income: $175,944

Other ZIP Codes in Des Moines

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
50315 34,816 $60,590 $173,200
50320 24,807 $85,105 $216,900
50313 17,440 $68,361 $175,100
50316 16,710 $56,090 $154,300
50312 15,802 $92,242 $291,900
50314 10,438 $39,950 $147,900

Other ZIP Codes in Polk

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
50266 West des moines 37,523 $87,025
50317 Pleasant hill 36,548 $65,617
50315 Des moines 34,816 $60,590
50265 West des moines 33,488 $85,915
50322 Urbandale 31,931 $92,085
50021 Ankeny 30,283 $99,572

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 50310

ZIP code 50310 (Des moines, IA) has a total population of 31,177 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 50310 is $76,381 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 2% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 50310 is primarily located in Des moines, Iowa (IA). It falls within Polk County.

The median home value in ZIP code 50310 is $222,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,113.

The median age in ZIP code 50310 is 37.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 50310 has a cost of living index of 84.82 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 50310, 36.81% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.89% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 50310 is 5.10%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 17.74% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.