Welcome to WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
50266 is a suburban zip code in West Des Moines, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $198,200 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family here is doing well financially earning $98,183/year.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 50266 earn an average of $59,216/year. Women earn only $29,743/year.
9,581 people in 50266 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 50266? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.5 minutes.
The median age here is 32. There are 11,342 men and 12,283 women. The median age for men is 32 while for women the median age is 33.
To give you a sense of the community, 5,211 people (out of the 23,625 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 13,458 homes, and 1,478 businesses every day. 175 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
50266 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shenyang, China!) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 941 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 50266
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Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- Ashworth Estates
- Beverly Hills
- Bridgewood Meadows
- Country Side
- Fairmeadows
- Glen Oaks
- Golf and Country Club
- Grand Oaks
- Grand Woods
- Greyhawk
- Hickory Ridge
- Jordan Grove
- Mapenol
- Meadow Brook
- Meadow Point
- Mountain Place
- Park Haven
- Pheasant Ridge
- Ponderosa Valley
- Quail Meadows
- Quail Park
- Quail Park Vista
- Reed's Crossing
- Rockingham Ridge
- Scenic Valley
- Southwoods
- The Knolls
- The Oaks
- The Village of Oakbrook
- Turnberry
- Valley Junction
- Vista Park
- West Porte Neighborhood
- Western Hills
- Westridge Estates
- Wistful Vista
- Wrenwood
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HOA Property Management Information in West Des Moines, IA
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Real Estate & Home Values in West Des Moines, IA
Average Home Value in 50266: $198,200
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Demographics
- Total Population: 23,625
- White Population: 20,859
- Black Population: 1,169
- Hispanic Population: 1,056
- Asian Population: 1,620
- Hawaiian Population: 34
- Indian Population: 103
- Male Population: 11,342
- Female Population: 12,283
- Median Age: 32
- Median Age of Males: 32
- Median Age of Females: 33
Geography
- Region: Midwest
- Division: West North Central
- State: Iowa
- CSA Name: Des Moines-Newton-Pella, IA
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Des Moines-West Des Moines IA
- County: Polk
- City: West Des Moines
- Longitude: -93.8
- Latitude: 41.6
- Elevation: 941 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 515
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 9,219
- Drive alone: 8,077
- Carpool: 793
- Public transit: 115
- Ride bikes or walk: 175
- Average commute time: 18.5 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 315
- 5 - 9: 1,533
- 10 - 14: 1,917
- 15 - 19: 1,814
- 20 - 24: 1,852
- 25 - 29: 663
- 30 - 34: 573
- 35 - 39: 66
- 40 - 44: 121
- 45 - 59: 170
- 60 - 89: 39
- 90 plus: 156
The Economics
- Average House Value: $198,200
- Average Annual Household Income: $68,795
- Businesses: 1,448
- Employees: 41,974
- Annual Payroll: $2,169,847,000
- Average Family Income: $98,183
- Median Family Income: $54,410
- Average Income for Men: $59,216
- Average Income for Women: $29,743
The Politics
- Congressional District: 04, 03
- Congressional District Land Area: 15760.0, 6979.0
- Sr Senator: Chuck Grassley (R)
- Jr Senator: Tom Harkin (D)
- US House Representative: Steve King (R)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 153
- State FIPS Code: 19
Schools in 50266 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Brookview Elementary
- 8000 E.P. True Parkway
- West Des Moines, IA 50266
- (515) 987-5166
- Crossroads Park Grade School
- 1050 50th St
- West Des Moines, IA 50266
- (515) 633-5600
- Westridge Elementary
- 5500 E P True Parkway
- West Des Moines, IA 50266
- (515) 633-5400
- High Schools
- Valley High School
- 1140 35th St
- West Des Moines, IA 50266
- (515) 633-4000
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 50266 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.iowasexoffender.com/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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