50316 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DES MOINES, IA 50316

50316 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Des Moines, Iowa. The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($89,600) is lower than in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $40,837/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 50316 is $37,268.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 50316 earn an average of $25,318/year. Women earn only $17,756/year.

7,134 people in 50316 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 50316? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.2 minutes.

The median age here is 32. There are 7,955 men and 8,485 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 32.

To give you a sense of the community, 7,183 people (out of the 16,440 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,856 homes, and 381 businesses every day. 295 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

50316 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 829 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 16,440
  • White Population: 10,975
  • Black Population: 2,936
  • Hispanic Population: 3,846
  • Asian Population: 1,009
  • Hawaiian Population: 29
  • Indian Population: 217
  • Male Population: 7,955
  • Female Population: 8,485
  • Median Age: 32
  • Median Age of Males: 31
  • Median Age of Females: 32
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: West North Central
  • State: Iowa
  • CSA Name: Des Moines-Newton-Pella, IA
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Des Moines-West Des Moines IA
  • County: Polk
  • City: Des Moines
  • Longitude: -93.6
  • Latitude: 41.6
  • Elevation: 830 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 515
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 7,020
  • Drive alone: 5,274
  • Carpool: 1,170
  • Public transit: 246
  • Ride bikes or walk: 295

  • Average commute time: 17.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 145
  •    5 - 9: 1,216
  •    10 - 14: 1,611
  •    15 - 19: 1,621
  •    20 - 24: 1,203
  •    25 - 29: 314
  •    30 - 34: 438
  •    35 - 39: 89
  •    40 - 44: 42
  •    45 - 59: 151
  •    60 - 89: 138
  •    90 plus: 52
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $89,600
  • Average Annual Household Income: $33,175
  • Businesses: 291
  • Employees: 6,906
  • Annual Payroll: $258,459,000
  • Average Family Income: $40,837
  • Median Family Income: $32,129
  • Average Income for Men: $25,318
  • Average Income for Women: $17,756
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 153
  • State FIPS Code: 19

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Schools in 50316 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Capitol View Elementary School
320 E. 16th
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8402
Cattell Elementary School
3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403
Madison Elementary School
806 E Hoffman St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8420
Wallace Elementary School
1401 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437
Middle Schools
Hiatt Middle School
1214 E 15th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774
High Schools
East High School
815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 50316 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.iowasexoffender.com/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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