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ZIP Code 50316
Des Moines, IA, Polk County
Population
16,710
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,685
City
Des Moines
ZIP 50316 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 50316 at a glance
- ZIP 50316 (Des Moines) is about 82 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,090 a year, 25% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,300 (26% below Iowa) and median rent is $952 a month.
Local data for ZIP 50316
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 50316, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,090
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$154,300
Prices +0.9% in a year
Median rent
$952/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
18.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
280
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
7,741
$382M annual payroll
PPP loans
$32.51M
282 loans
Campaign donations
$34.12K
13% D, 19% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 50316, 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 50316, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 50316
ZIP codes near 50316
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 50319Des Moines | 1.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 50314Des Moines | 1.6 mi | 2.5 |
| 50309Des Moines | 2.2 mi | 2.7 |
| 50317Des Moines | 2.3 mi | 22.1 |
| 50313Saylorville | 3.3 mi | 18.1 |
| 50311Des Moines | 3.6 mi | 2.6 |
| 50310Des Moines | 4 mi | 8 |
| 50312Des Moines | 4.6 mi | 5.6 |
| 50315Des Moines | 4.7 mi | 10.3 |
| 50032Altoona | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| 50320Des Moines | 5.6 mi | 16.8 |
| 50324Windsor Heights | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 50316?
- ZIP code 50316 is in Des Moines, IA (Polk County).
- What county is ZIP code 50316 in?
- ZIP code 50316 is mostly in Polk County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 50316?
- About 16,710 people live in the 50316 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.