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ZIP Code 50310
Des Moines, IA, Polk County
Population
31,177
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,880
City
Des Moines
ZIP 50310 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 50310 at a glance
- ZIP 50310 (Des Moines) is about 67 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,381, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,700 (7% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,113 a month.
Local data for ZIP 50310
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 50310, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,381
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$222,700
Prices +1.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,113/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
36.8%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
19.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
570
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,771
$402M annual payroll
PPP loans
$29.95M
627 loans
Campaign donations
$128K
72% D, 5% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 50310, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,144
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
670
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 50310, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 50310
ZIP codes near 50310
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 50311Des Moines | 1.7 mi | 2.6 |
| 50324Windsor Heights | 2.6 mi | 1.4 |
| 50314Des Moines | 2.7 mi | 2.5 |
| 50312Des Moines | 3.3 mi | 5.6 |
| 50313Saylorville | 3.3 mi | 18.1 |
| 50322Urbandale | 3.6 mi | 10.8 |
| 50309Des Moines | 3.9 mi | 2.7 |
| 50316Des Moines | 4 mi | 3.6 |
| 50319Des Moines | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| 50321Des Moines | 5.5 mi | 11.3 |
| 50265West Des Moines | 5.9 mi | 19.3 |
| 50131Johnston | 6.1 mi | 23.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 50310?
- ZIP code 50310 is in Des Moines, IA (Polk County).
- What county is ZIP code 50310 in?
- ZIP code 50310 is mostly in Polk County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 50310?
- About 31,177 people live in the 50310 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.