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ZIP Code 50321
Des Moines, IA, Polk County
Population
7,900
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
697
City
Des Moines
ZIP 50321 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 50321 at a glance
- ZIP 50321 (Des Moines) is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,351 a year, 7% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,500 (54% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,128 a month.
Local data for ZIP 50321
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 50321, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,351
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$320,500
Prices +8.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,128/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
42.4%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
20.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
329
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
17,023
$1B annual payroll
PPP loans
$51.87M
319 loans
Campaign donations
$355K
62% D, 6% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 50321, 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 50321, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 50321
ZIP codes near 50321
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 50312Des Moines | 2.2 mi | 5.6 |
| 50315Des Moines | 2.8 mi | 10.3 |
| 50265West Des Moines | 3.5 mi | 19.3 |
| 50309Des Moines | 3.8 mi | 2.7 |
| 50311Des Moines | 3.8 mi | 2.6 |
| 50324Windsor Heights | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| 50314Des Moines | 4.6 mi | 2.5 |
| 50319Des Moines | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| 50310Des Moines | 5.5 mi | 8 |
| 50316Des Moines | 5.9 mi | 3.6 |
| 50320Des Moines | 5.9 mi | 16.8 |
| 50211Norwalk | 6.8 mi | 58.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 50321?
- ZIP code 50321 is in Des Moines, IA (Polk County).
- What county is ZIP code 50321 in?
- ZIP code 50321 is mostly in Polk County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 50321?
- About 7,900 people live in the 50321 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.