Welcome to WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
50265 is a suburban zip code in West Des Moines, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($133,500) are significantly above average for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area.
The median age here is 34.2. There are 14,526 men and 15,743 women. The median age for men is 33.0 while for women the median age is 35.4.
50265 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 973.09 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 50265
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- Ashworth Estates
- Beverly Hills
- Bridgewood Meadows
- Country Side
- Fairmeadows
- Glen Oaks
- Golf and Country Club
- Grand Oaks
- Grand Woods
- Greyhawk
- Hickory Ridge
- Jordan Grove
- Mapenol
- Meadow Brook
- Meadow Point
- Mountain Place
- Park Haven
- Ponderosa Valley
- Quail Meadows
- Quail Park
- Quail Park Vista
- Reed's Crossing
- Rockingham Ridge
- Scenic Valley
- Southwoods
- The Knolls
- The Oaks
- The Village of Oakbrook
- Turnberry
- Valley Junction
- Vista Park
- Western Hills
- Westridge Estates
- Wistful Vista
- Wrenwood
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Real Estate & Home Values in West Des Moines, IA
Average Home Value in 50265: $133,500
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Demographics
- Total Population: 30,269
- White Population: 28,184
- Black Population: 464
- Hispanic Population: 937
- Asian Population: 805
- Hawaiian Population: 8
- Indian Population: 43
- Male Population: 14,526
- Female Population: 15,743
- Median Age: 34.2
- Median Age of Males: 33.0
- Median Age of Females: 35.4
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: West Des Moines
- Longitude: -93.8
- Latitude: 41.6
- Elevation: 973 feet above sea level
- Area code: 515
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $133,500
- Average Annual Household Income: $71,910
- Businesses: 926
- Employees: 13,157
- Annual Payroll: $387,753,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 03
- Congressional District Land Area: 6979.0
- Sr Senator: Chuck Grassley (R)
- Jr Senator: Tom Harkin (D)
- US House Representative: Leonard L. Boswell (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 153
- State FIPS Code: 19
Schools in 50265 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Fair Meadows Elementary School
- 807 23rd St
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- (515) 226-2808
- Hillside Elementary
- 713 8th St
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- (515) 633-6200
- Jordan Creek Elementary School
- 4105 Fuller Rd
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- (515) 633-5200
- Phenix Elementary School
- 415 7th St
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- (515) 633-6600
- Western Hills Elementary School
- 600 39th St
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- (515) 633-5900
- Middle Schools
- Stilwell Junior High School
- 1601 Vine St
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- (515) 633-6000
- High Schools
- Walnut Creek Campus
- 815 8th Street
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- (515) 633-6400
- Other Schools
- Valley Southwoods
- 625 S 35th St
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- (515) 633-4500
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 50265 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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