Des Moines, IA cityscape

50321

Des Moines, IA

Total Population
7,941
Median Household Income
$69,458
Median Home Value
$258,000
Median Rent
$1,073

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$69,458
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$258,000
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,073
100% above state median
Median Age
34.1 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.

39.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 34.1 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 15.5% 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
$69,458
-7.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
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: 2.35 people

Total Households
3,348
Family Households
44.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
23.8%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
12.7%
Total Employed Residents:2,113

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.3%
46 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,671
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.7%
4,181 employed
Labor Force
4,417
236 unemployed
Median Age
34.1 years
Per Capita Income
$40,951
Poverty Rate
15.5%

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