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50320

Des Moines, IA

Total Population

23,709

Median Household Income

$83,074

Median Home Value

$199,500

Median Rent

$979

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$83,074

100.5% above state median

Home Value

$199,500

100.9% above state median

Rent

$979

100% above state median

Median Age

34.9 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 34.9 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$83,074

+10.5% 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: 2.86 people

Total Households

8,255

Family Households

44.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

23.1%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

20.6%

#3 Industry

Finance

20.1%

Total Employed Residents:6,957

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.0%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

1.5%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.6%

64 workers

Public Transit

0.3%

30 workers

Total Commuting Workers:10,359

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

92.2%

12,244 employed

Labor Force

13,312

1,035 unemployed

Median Age

34.9 years

Per Capita Income

$34,572

Poverty Rate

11.8%

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