50310 ZIP Code — Des Moines, IA
Polk County, Iowa
ZIP code 50310 is located in Des Moines, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 8.04 square miles and serves a population of 31,976 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50310
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $73,369.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
31,976
population
8.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50310 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50310
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50310. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | Acceptable |
| Des Moines | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50311 Des Moines (2.2 mi)
50313 Des Moines (2.2 mi)
50314 Des Moines (2.5 mi)
50308 Des Moines (2.8 mi)
50324 Windsor Heights (3.2 mi)
50369 Des Moines (3.3 mi)
50367 Des Moines (3.3 mi)
50380 Des Moines (3.3 mi)
50392 Des Moines (3.3 mi)
50381 Des Moines (3.3 mi)
50391 Des Moines (3.3 mi)
50936 Des Moines (3.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,976 |
| Population density | 3,977 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6290 |
| Longitude | -93.6617 |
| 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 | 37.1% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
31,976
Population
3,977
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$73,369
Median household income
$36,096
Per capita income
$197,000
Median home value
$1,012
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
10,123
Housing units
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,170
Under 5
1,261
902
5–9
972
733
10–14
789
1,013
15–19
1,092
996
20–24
1,074
2,640
25–34
2,845
2,165
35–44
2,333
1,634
45–54
1,760
967
55–59
1,042
1,105
60–64
1,190
1,137
65–74
1,226
660
75–84
711
269
85+
290
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,161 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 24,815 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,293 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.4%
Black or African American
13.1%
Asian
11.1%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Other race
2.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,753 | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,352 | 13.1% |
| Asian | 3,699 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,450 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,291 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 703 | 2.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.1% | 34.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 25.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 7.3% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $73,369 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
32.0%
$200k–$300k
40.0%
$300k–$500k
7.5%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,012 |
| Owner occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter occupied | 30.4% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 71.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% |
| 3 or more | 17.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.9% |
| Electricity | 27.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,260 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,426 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,562 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,119 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,025 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,399 | 25.4% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.2% | 33.3% |
| Married | 45.8% | 40.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 483 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 411 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,409 | 39.3% |
| High school | 1,702 | 27.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,128 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Finance & real estate
15.4%
Manufacturing
12.7%
Professional & management
10.2%
Retail trade
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Construction
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Other services
3.7%
Information
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Public administration
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.9% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.8% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
13.7%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
14.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 23.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,330 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 40.3% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,545 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 3,633 | 12.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 412 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 457 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 1,815 | 6.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,990 | 81.3% |
| Born in same state | 25,811 | 80.7% |
| Born in different state | 19,423 | 60.7% |
| Foreign born | 179 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,986 | 18.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,481 | 41.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,801 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 3,138 | 9.8% |
| English | 959 | 3% |
| Arab | 920 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 740 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 489 | 1.5% |
| German | 58 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50310
What city is ZIP code 50310 in?
ZIP code 50310 is primarily assigned to Des Moines, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50310 in?
ZIP code 50310 falls within Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 50310?
ZIP code 50310 has an estimated population of 31,976 residents, with a density of 3,979 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50310?
The median home value in ZIP code 50310 is $197,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50310?
The median household income in ZIP code 50310 is $73,369, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50310 in?
ZIP code 50310 observes the CST timezone.