50324 ZIP Code — Windsor Heights, IA

Polk County, Iowa

ZIP code 50324 is located in Windsor Heights, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 1.40 square miles and serves a population of 5,200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50324

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 $234,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,055. 32% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50324 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,200

population

1.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50324 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50324

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50324. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Windsor Heights	Acceptable
Windsor Heights	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50311 Des Moines (1.1 mi) 50312 Des Moines (1.7 mi) 50322 Urbandale (3.2 mi) 50310 Des Moines (3.2 mi) 50321 Des Moines (3.6 mi) 50314 Des Moines (3.9 mi) 50325 Clive (4.1 mi) 50308 Des Moines (4.2 mi) 50309 Des Moines (4.3 mi) 50307 Des Moines (4.6 mi) 50395 Des Moines (4.6 mi) 50391 Des Moines (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,200
Population density	3,714 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	1.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.5943
Longitude	-93.7036
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	31.6%	34.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	7.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,200

Population

3,714

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$85,055

Median household income

$42,276

Per capita income

$234,700

Median home value

$1,207

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,870

Housing units

42.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

197

Under 5

230

206

5–9

241

10–14

115

165

15–19

192

20–24

280

25–34

327

360

35–44

422

224

45–54

263

223

55–59

261

150

60–64

175

294

65–74

343

119

75–84

140

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,302	25.0%
18 and over	3,898	75.0%
65 and over	962	18.5%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%

Asian 5.9%

Black or African American 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,337	80.7%
Asian	316	5.9%
Black or African American	280	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	175	3.3%
Other race	154	2.9%
Two or more races	78	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.6%	34.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	7.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$85,055

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 46.9%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,700
Median rent / month	$1,207
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	0.4%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	26.2%
1950–1959	33.7%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.1%
Electricity	20.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,037	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	238	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	352	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	528	24.5%
Households with children under 18	650	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	714	33.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	27.5%
Married	53.4%	48.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.9%	5.2%
Divorced	8.7%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 21.5%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 30.1%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	42.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	117	9.4%
Kindergarten	44	3.5%
Elementary school	564	45.3%
High school	262	21.0%
College / grad school	259	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Finance & real estate 17.5%

Professional & management 11.4%

Retail trade 8.9%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Other services 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Construction 4.8%

Information 3.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.4%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	74.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	395	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	19.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,773	91.8%
Spanish	219	4.6%
Other Indo-European	71	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	122	2.6%
Other languages	26	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,543	87.4%
Born in same state	4,465	85.9%
Born in different state	3,692	71.0%
Foreign born	78	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	657	12.6%
Not a US citizen	516	78.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	753	14.5%
Italian	592	11.4%
Arab	499	9.6%
Polish	132	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	0.9%
Dutch	42	0.8%
German	23	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50324

What city is ZIP code 50324 in?

ZIP code 50324 is primarily assigned to Windsor Heights, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50324 in?

ZIP code 50324 falls within Polk County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50324 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 50324 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 50324?

ZIP code 50324 has an estimated population of 5,200 residents, with a density of 3,704 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50324?

The median household income in ZIP code 50324 is $85,055, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50324?

The median home value in ZIP code 50324 is $234,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 50324 in?

ZIP code 50324 observes the CST timezone.