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ZIP Code 50315
Des Moines, IA, Polk County
Population
34,816
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,381
City
Des Moines
ZIP 50315 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 50315 at a glance
- ZIP 50315 (Des Moines) is about 59 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,590, 19% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 (17% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,001 a month.
Local data for ZIP 50315
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 50315, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,590
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$173,200
Prices +1.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,001/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
22.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
419
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,284
$201M annual payroll
PPP loans
$35.94M
577 loans
Campaign donations
$132K
65% D, 12% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 50315, 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 50315, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 50315
ZIP codes near 50315
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 50309Des Moines | 2.7 mi | 2.7 |
| 50321Des Moines | 2.8 mi | 11.3 |
| 50320Des Moines | 3.2 mi | 16.8 |
| 50319Des Moines | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| 50312Des Moines | 3.7 mi | 5.6 |
| 50314Des Moines | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
| 50311Des Moines | 4.6 mi | 2.6 |
| 50316Des Moines | 4.7 mi | 3.6 |
| 50317Des Moines | 5.8 mi | 22.1 |
| 50310Des Moines | 6.2 mi | 8 |
| 50324Windsor Heights | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
| 50265West Des Moines | 6.2 mi | 19.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 50315?
- ZIP code 50315 is in Des Moines, IA (Polk County).
- What county is ZIP code 50315 in?
- ZIP code 50315 is mostly in Polk County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 50315?
- About 34,816 people live in the 50315 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.