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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 50314 has 11,764 residents and 4,185 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 30.7 years, significantly younger than the state (38.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Black or African American (36.6%, much higher than the state average of 4.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (32.5%, much lower than the state average of 84.5% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9%, which is much higher than the state average (6.8%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (4.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	11,764Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	10,203Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	12,481Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	4,764.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$38,511Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,185Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$146,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.09Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	11,729	12,006	11,925	11,765	11,716	12,102	12,067	11,528	11,377	11,231	10,816	10,086	10,203
Decennial Census	12,465	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	11,764	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 30.7

Male Median Age: 30.8

Female Median Age: 30.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	474	498	537	499	389	441	435	372	387	359	305	357	281	224	139	75	36	40
Female	442	483	542	480	441	510	471	409	415	330	297	274	267	206	165	74	42	68
Total	916	981	1,079	979	830	951	906	781	802	689	602	631	548	430	304	149	78	108

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,829	28.95%
Black:	4,301	32.52%
Hispanic:*	2,459	18.59%
Asian:	1,175	8.88%
American Indian:	134	1.01%
Hawaiian:	17	0.13%
Other:	1,310	9.91%
Total:	13,225	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,848	49.71%	30.8 years
Females:	5,916	50.29%	30.6 years
Total:	11,764	100%	30.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	7,496	73.47%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	37	0.36%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,299	12.73%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,371	26.17%
Total Population:	10,203	100%
Total Native Population:	7,533	73.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,670	26.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $38,511, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $7,684 (24.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $127. Family households earn a median of $45,591 versus $27,639 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,952). By gender, male median income is $46,344 and female is $42,031, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,313 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.1%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is considerably above the state rate (3.6%). The largest occupation group is Service (26.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$30,827	$30,193	$30,473	$30,248	$30,836	$33,418	$37,826	$39,683	$38,638	$39,370	$37,083	$37,636	$38,511
Median Family Income	$32,177	$32,003	$32,101	$30,478	$32,113	$37,783	$43,962	$47,975	$48,974	$43,780	$43,993	$46,096	$45,591
Median NonFamily Income	$23,961	$22,426	$22,336	$25,768	$21,719	$21,172	$22,028	$24,640	$22,350	$33,061	$24,808	$26,650	$27,639
Median Male Income	$30,547	$29,854	$30,250	$32,500	$32,894	$31,791	$35,335	$36,981	$36,657	$38,528	$40,257	$42,331	$46,344
Median Female Income	$28,604	$27,290	$26,599	$26,548	$27,433	$31,073	$30,927	$30,500	$31,187	$30,924	$33,631	$38,678	$42,031

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	4,714	62.59%
Unemployed:	418	5.55%
Not In Labor Force:	2,400	31.86%
Total:	7,532	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,069	22.68%
Service:	1,240	26.30%
Sales and Office:	980	20.79%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	462	9.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	963	20.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,714	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $146,700, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $61,600 (72.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,500. The median gross rent is $977, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $334 (51.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $192. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.41% (69.40% with a mortgage, 30.60% free-and-clear) and renters 53.59% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.03%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.65%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$85,100	$88,600	$89,900	$89,400	$88,500	$88,200	$88,200	$88,600	$91,200	$94,100	$115,900	$138,600	$146,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	109	5.07%
$500 to $999:	966	44.91%
$1,000 to $1,499:	765	35.56%
$1,500 to $1,999:	225	10.46%
$2,000 to $2,499:	6	0.28%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	80	3.72%
Total:	2,151	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$643	$657	$681	$709	$702	$720	$737	$757	$785	$818	$843	$910	$977

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,293	32.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	570	14.20%
Renter Occupied:	2,151	53.59%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,014	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,014	83.97%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	766	16.03%
Total Housing Units:	4,780	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,820	59.00%
Multi-Family Units:	1,950	40.79%
Other Units:	10	0.21%
Total Housing Units:	4,780	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 15.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 71.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.20%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (4.90%). Private coverage is 34.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (72.90%). Public coverage is 60.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 32.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.90%), up 6.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.90%). College enrollment is 13.17%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,009	16.52%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	707	11.58%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,659	27.17%
Some college, no degree:	1,350	22.11%
Associate's degree:	449	7.35%
Bachelor's degree:	638	10.45%
Graduate or professional degree:	295	4.83%
Total:	6,107	100%
High school or higher:	4,391	71.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	933	15.28%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	3,457	32.02%
Public Insurance:	6,086	56.37%
No Insurance:	1,254	11.61%
Total:	10,797	100%
Has Health Insurance:	9,543	88.39%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	26.0%	26.0%	28.9%	35.0%	34.9%	28.2%	26.9%	27.1%	25.0%	32.9%	36.0%	36.9%	32.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	244	9.02%
Kindergarten:	113	4.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,214	44.90%
High school (grades 9-12):	777	28.74%
College or graduate school:	356	13.17%
Total:	2,704	100%
Early Childhood:	357	13.20%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,104	77.81%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Des Moines, Iowa
County:	Polk County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:04:51 PM
Population:	11,764 [See All]
Area Code:	515
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	41.6024, -93.6296
Land Area:	2.469 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/50314/zip-code-50314.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,572Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	367Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,225Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,133Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,307Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	254Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$184,769,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$774,350,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	10,773Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Des Moines-West Des Moines, IASource: Census
CBSA Number:	19780Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	720,331Source: Census
MSA:	Des Moines, IA MSASource: Census
Land Area:	2.469 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.066 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	8789.62 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1921000Source: Census
Place Name:	Des Moines city; IowaSource: Census

ZIP Code 50314 in Des Moines, IA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 50314

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 50314

Sources & References