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Welcome to DES MOINES, IA 50309

50309 is a suburban zip code in Des Moines, Iowa. Median household income here ($17,188) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $117,900) are fairly typical for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area.

The average family income here is $44,142/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 50309 is $25,144.

An fascinating fact about income in 50309: Men here earn an average of $20,821/year. Women make more, earning $22,284/year. This is very rare, women out earn men in only 2% of American communities.

1,380 people in 50309 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 50309? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 15.1 minutes.

The median age here is 33. There are 3,026 men and 2,405 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 31.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,673 people (out of the 5,431 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,769 homes, and 1,228 businesses every day. 379 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

50309 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 798 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 5,431
  • White Population: 3,809
  • Black Population: 1,132
  • Hispanic Population: 573
  • Asian Population: 253
  • Hawaiian Population: 13
  • Indian Population: 102
  • Male Population: 3,026
  • Female Population: 2,405
  • Median Age: 33
  • Median Age of Males: 35
  • Median Age of Females: 31
  • 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: Des Moines
  • Longitude: -93.6
  • Latitude: 41.6
  • Elevation: 799 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 515
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,353
  • Drive alone: 685
  • Carpool: 159
  • Public transit: 108
  • Ride bikes or walk: 379

  • Average commute time: 15.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 167
  •    5 - 9: 261
  •    10 - 14: 336
  •    15 - 19: 200
  •    20 - 24: 222
  •    25 - 29: 16
  •    30 - 34: 64
  •    35 - 39: 8
  •    40 - 44: 17
  •    45 - 59: 25
  •    60 - 89: 28
  •    90 plus: 9
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $117,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $30,864
  • Businesses: 1,114
  • Employees: 30,968
  • Annual Payroll: $1,837,803,000
  • Average Family Income: $44,142
  • Median Family Income: $17,188
  • Average Income for Men: $20,821
  • Average Income for Women: $22,284
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 153
  • State FIPS Code: 19

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Schools in 50309 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Downtown School
500 Grand Avenue Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-5848
Dunlap Exemplary Preschool
918 Se 11th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Walnut Street School
907 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8423
Zach Hamlett Preschool
1101 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
High Schools
Scavo High School
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589
Other Schools
Des Moines Central Campus
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Pace
620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 697-5737

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In the 50309 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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