50309 ZIP Code — Des Moines, IA
Polk County, Iowa
ZIP code 50309 is located in Des Moines, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 2.71 square miles and serves a population of 9,307 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50309
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $309,300. Renters make up the majority at 88%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $58,041.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
9,307
population
2.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50309 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50309
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50309. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50395 Des Moines (0.3 mi)
50307 Des Moines (0.4 mi)
50308 Des Moines (1 mi)
50391 Des Moines (1.2 mi)
50369 Des Moines (1.2 mi)
50380 Des Moines (1.2 mi)
50381 Des Moines (1.2 mi)
50367 Des Moines (1.2 mi)
50392 Des Moines (1.2 mi)
50334 Des Moines (1.3 mi)
50339 Des Moines (1.3 mi)
50359 Des Moines (1.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,307 |
| Population density | 3,434 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5848 |
| Longitude | -93.6208 |
| 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 | 49.3% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
9,307
Population
3,434
People per sq mi
28.8
Median age
$58,041
Median household income
$57,439
Per capita income
$309,300
Median home value
$1,126
Median monthly rent
12.3%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
1,501
Housing units
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
77
Under 5
73
42
5–9
41
9
10–14
8
134
15–19
128
1,108
20–24
1,064
1,864
25–34
1,788
465
35–44
446
406
45–54
390
183
55–59
176
183
60–64
176
204
65–74
196
43
75–84
41
32
85+
30
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 257 | 2.8% |
| 18 and over | 9,050 | 97.2% |
| 65 and over | 546 | 5.9% |
| Median age | 28.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.4%
Two or more races
10.7%
Black or African American
10.2%
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Asian
5.1%
Other race
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,582 | 65.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,081 | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,024 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 754 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 516 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 104 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.3% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
8.8%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $58,041 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
6.9%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k–$300k
24.7%
$300k–$500k
33.8%
$500k–$1M
18.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,126 |
| Owner occupied | 12.3% |
| Renter occupied | 87.7% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
| Single-family detached | 3.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 84.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 2.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 29.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 23.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 47.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 4.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 21.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 56.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.3% |
| 3 or more | 2.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.2% |
| Electricity | 73.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 652 | 9.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 663 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,631 | 39.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,686 | 40.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 141 | 2.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 532 | 8.0% |
| Average household size | 1.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 71.4% | 68.5% |
| Married | 16.2% | 18.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 7.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
11.6%
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Associate's degree
3.9%
Bachelor's degree
43.1%
Graduate / professional
23.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 66.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 59 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 94 | 8.1% |
| High school | 52 | 4.5% |
| College / grad school | 954 | 82.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
24.3%
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Finance & real estate
14.4%
Retail trade
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Construction
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Other services
3.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 68.7% |
| Service | 8.7% |
| Sales & office | 14.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.9% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.9% |
| Carpool | 3.2% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 13.4% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
41.6%
18 and over
16.0%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
31.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 10.0% |
| Retirement income | 9.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 24.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 279 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 10.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.0% |
| Public insurance | 19.9% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,157 | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 301 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 91 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,318 | 89.4% |
| Born in same state | 8,175 | 87.8% |
| Born in different state | 4,373 | 47.0% |
| Foreign born | 143 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 989 | 10.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 351 | 35.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,546 | 16.6% |
| French | 1,038 | 11.2% |
| Polish | 357 | 3.8% |
| English | 144 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 129 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 70 | 0.8% |
| German | 30 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 71.3% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50309
What city is ZIP code 50309 in?
ZIP code 50309 is primarily assigned to Des Moines, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50309 in?
ZIP code 50309 falls within Polk County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50309 mostly rentals?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 50309 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50309?
67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50309?
17% of residents in ZIP code 50309 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50309?
The median home value in ZIP code 50309 is $309,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 50309 in?
ZIP code 50309 observes the CST timezone.