50320 ZIP Code — Des Moines, IA

Polk County, Iowa

ZIP code 50320 is located in Des Moines, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 16.81 square miles and serves a population of 23,709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50320

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,074. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 50320 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

23,709

population

16.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50320 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50320

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50320. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Des Moines	Acceptable
Des Moines	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50315 Des Moines (2.6 mi) 50395 Des Moines (4.3 mi) 50309 Des Moines (4.4 mi) 50307 Des Moines (4.5 mi) 50982 Des Moines (4.7 mi) 50327 Pleasant Hill (5 mi) 50328 Des Moines (5.1 mi) 50319 Des Moines (5.1 mi) 50329 Des Moines (5.1 mi) 50334 Des Moines (5.1 mi) 50330 Des Moines (5.1 mi) 50331 Des Moines (5.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,709
Population density	1,410 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	16.81 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	41.5312
Longitude	-93.5753
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	42.3%	34.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.4%	7.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

23,709

Population

1,410

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$83,074

Median household income

$34,572

Per capita income

$199,500

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

6,822

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

718

Under 5

771

567

5–9

609

957

10–14

1,026

1,035

15–19

1,110

907

20–24

974

1,551

25–34

1,665

1,423

35–44

1,527

1,848

45–54

1,982

707

55–59

759

501

60–64

538

818

65–74

878

298

75–84

320

106

85+

114

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,045	25.5%
18 and over	17,664	74.5%
65 and over	2,534	10.7%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.5%

Asian 13.2%

Black or African American 7.3%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Other race 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,951	63.5%
Asian	3,321	13.2%
Black or African American	1,822	7.3%
Two or more races	1,615	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,398	5.6%
Other race	816	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	149	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	35	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	34.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.4%	7.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$83,074

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 31.8%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,500
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	56.1%
Large apartment buildings	13.5%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	25.1%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.1%
Electricity	34.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,658	44.3%
Cohabiting couple	724	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,567	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,306	27.9%
Households with children under 18	3,453	41.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,996	24.2%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	36.6%
Married	46.4%	39.9%
Separated	1.0%	3.8%
Widowed	2.6%	5.7%
Divorced	9.7%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	351	5.9%
Kindergarten	119	2.0%
Elementary school	2,389	40.1%
High school	1,823	30.6%
College / grad school	1,269	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Finance & real estate 13.8%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Professional & management 11.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 4.6%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 24.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	20.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	23.1%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,050	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,220	93.7%
Spanish	2,344	10.5%
Other Indo-European	1,051	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	573	2.6%
Other languages	669	3.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,033	84.5%
Born in same state	19,856	83.7%
Born in different state	16,202	68.3%
Foreign born	177	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	3,676	15.5%
Not a US citizen	1,740	47.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,030	12.8%
French	1,632	6.9%
Arab	585	2.5%
Polish	552	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	297	1.3%
Dutch	162	0.7%
German	33	0.1%
Irish	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50320

What city is ZIP code 50320 in?

ZIP code 50320 is primarily assigned to Des Moines, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50320 in?

ZIP code 50320 falls within Polk County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 50320?

ZIP code 50320 has an estimated population of 23,709 residents, with a density of 1,410 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50320?

The median home value in ZIP code 50320 is $199,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50320?

The median household income in ZIP code 50320 is $83,074, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50320 in?

ZIP code 50320 observes the CST timezone.