Des Moines, IA cityscape

50316

Des Moines, IA

Total Population
16,647
Median Household Income
$51,803
Median Home Value
$129,300
Median Rent
$946

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$51,803
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$129,300
100.6% above state median
Rent
$946
100% above state median
Median Age
31.2 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 Des Moines, IA

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

Young population with median age of 31.2 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 20.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$51,803
-31.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
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: 2.87 people

Total Households
5,507
Family Households
31.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
29.9%
#2 Industry
Education
20.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
18.1%
Total Employed Residents:4,618

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.5%
164 workers
Public Transit
1.7%
111 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,623
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.2%
7,373 employed
Labor Force
7,921
542 unemployed
Median Age
31.2 years
Per Capita Income
$22,734
Poverty Rate
20.8%

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