West Des Moines, IA cityscape

50266

West Des Moines, IA

Total Population
35,508
Median Household Income
$83,166
Median Home Value
$310,000
Median Rent
$1,244

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$83,166
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$310,000
101.4% above state median
Rent
$1,244
100% above state median
Median Age
34.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor West Des Moines, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 59.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 34.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.1%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.8%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$83,166
+10.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.11 people

Total Households
16,788
Family Households
38.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
30.9%
#2 Industry
Education
26.6%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
14.3%
Total Employed Residents:9,595

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.1%
202 workers
Public Transit
0.9%
164 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,204
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.9%
21,947 employed
Labor Force
22,655
691 unemployed
Median Age
34.7 years
Per Capita Income
$56,671
Poverty Rate
6.8%

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