Des Moines County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
38,491
population (2021)
-4.5%
pop change since 2010
19057
FIPS code
Des Moines County ZIP code map
About Des Moines County
Des Moines County is located in Iowa and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 38,491 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.5% from 40,325 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Des Moines County is 19057.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 38,491 |
| 2010 population | 40,325 |
| Change | -4.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19057 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Des Moines County
ZIP codes for Des Moines County, IA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52601 | Burlington | Des Moines | View map |
| 52623 | Danville | Des Moines | View map |
| 52637 | Mediapolis | Des Moines | View map |
| 52638 | Middletown | Des Moines | View map |
| 52650 | Sperry | Des Moines | View map |
| 52655 | West Burlington | Des Moines | View map |
| 52660 | Yarmouth | Des Moines | View map |
Demographics & statistics
38,265
Population
42.5
Median age
$57,316
Median household income
$35,651
Per capita income
$179,371
Median home value
$747
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
13,404
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,149
Under 5
1,064
1,264
5–9
1,169
1,167
10–14
1,080
1,297
15–19
1,201
1,070
20–24
991
2,230
25–34
2,063
2,377
35–44
2,199
2,340
45–54
2,165
1,312
55–59
1,214
1,539
60–64
1,424
2,392
65–74
2,213
1,113
75–84
1,030
624
85+
578
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,537 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 29,728 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,950 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black or African American
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,382 | 85.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,148 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,043 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 793 | 2% |
| Asian | 446 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 229 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $57,316 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k–$300k
29.6%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,371 |
| Median rent / month | $747 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 82.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 30.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.6% |
| Electricity | 17.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 31.0% |
| Wood | 6.2% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,115 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,253 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,720 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,938 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,579 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,845 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.1% | 25.4% |
| Married | 55.3% | 53.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
14.2%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 591 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 550 | 7.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,519 | 34.0% |
| High school | 2,008 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,400 | 16.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.2%
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Retail trade
11.8%
Construction
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Other services
4.1%
Professional & management
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 24.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.9% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
9.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,674 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 35.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,052 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 390 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 96 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 196 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,408 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 37,210 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 29,017 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 198 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 857 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 295 | 25.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,659 | 12.2% |
| French | 3,349 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 2,309 | 6% |
| English | 850 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 703 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 462 | 1.2% |
| German | 58 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Explore more Iowa ZIP codes