50314 ZIP Code — Des Moines, IA

Polk County, Iowa

ZIP code 50314 is located in Des Moines, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 2.47 square miles and serves a population of 10,086 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50314

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,600. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $37,636. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 50314 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,086

population

2.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50314 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50314

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50314. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Des Moines	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50308 Des Moines (0.4 mi) 50369 Des Moines (1 mi) 50381 Des Moines (1 mi) 50367 Des Moines (1 mi) 50392 Des Moines (1 mi) 50380 Des Moines (1 mi) 50391 Des Moines (1 mi) 50936 Des Moines (1.1 mi) 50940 Des Moines (1.1 mi) 50947 Des Moines (1.1 mi) 50950 Boone (1.1 mi) 50980 Des Moines (1.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,086
Population density	4,083 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	2.47 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.6024
Longitude	-93.6296
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	34.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	7.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

10,086

Population

4,083

People per sq mi

30.3

Median age

$37,636

Median household income

$22,166

Per capita income

$138,600

Median home value

$910

Median monthly rent

42.8%

Home ownership

40.3%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

2,464

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

431

Under 5

425

339

5–9

334

393

10–14

388

516

15–19

509

404

20–24

400

845

25–34

835

540

35–44

533

650

45–54

643

196

55–59

194

315

60–64

311

343

65–74

339

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,967	29.4%
18 and over	7,119	70.6%
65 and over	885	8.8%
Median age	30.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 35.3%

White 34.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

Asian 8.4%

Two or more races 7%

Other race 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,957	35.3%
White	3,824	34.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,131	10.1%
Asian	945	8.4%
Two or more races	781	7%
Other race	548	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	34.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	7.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$37,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 33.6%

$150k–$200k 25.4%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,600
Median rent / month	$910
Owner occupied	42.8%
Renter occupied	57.2%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	55.5%
Large apartment buildings	9.6%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	55.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.8%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.7%
1 vehicle	44.7%
2 vehicles	22.6%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.4%
Electricity	39.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	923	23.6%
Cohabiting couple	328	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,056	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,611	41.1%
Households with children under 18	1,366	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	709	18.1%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.1%	42.7%
Married	31.2%	27.8%
Separated	0.7%	3.0%
Widowed	1.1%	6.0%
Divorced	14.8%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	282	11.0%
Kindergarten	107	4.2%
Elementary school	988	38.6%
High school	827	32.3%
College / grad school	358	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Professional & management 13.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 7.5%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.2%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	3.8%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 40.3%

Under 18 years 61.6%

18 and over 31.2%

Married-couple families 21.3%

Female-led households 41.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.2%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	82.7%
Teeth loss	29.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.4%
Public insurance	60.1%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,230	91.5%
Spanish	1,889	20.5%
Other Indo-European	731	7.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	62	0.7%
Other languages	654	7.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,609	75.4%
Born in same state	7,519	74.5%
Born in different state	5,571	55.2%
Foreign born	90	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,477	24.6%
Not a US citizen	1,166	47.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	869	8.6%
French	274	2.7%
English	161	1.6%
Polish	105	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	66	0.7%
Arab	44	0.4%
Norwegian	19	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	91.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50314

What city is ZIP code 50314 in?

ZIP code 50314 is primarily assigned to Des Moines, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50314 in?

ZIP code 50314 falls within Polk County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50314?

40% of residents in ZIP code 50314 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 50314 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 50314 are renter-occupied.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 50314?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 50314 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50314?

The median home value in ZIP code 50314 is $138,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 50314 in?

ZIP code 50314 observes the CST timezone.