Welcome to WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
50266 is a suburban zip code in West Des Moines, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $164,900 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 31.3. There are 8,028 men and 8,710 women. The median age for men is 30.7 while for women the median age is 31.9.
50266 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (same latitude as Rome, Italy) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 941.48 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 50266
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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 50266: $164,900
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: 16,738
- White Population: 15,397
- Black Population: 409
- Hispanic Population: 475
- Asian Population: 478
- Hawaiian Population: 8
- Indian Population: 18
- Male Population: 8,028
- Female Population: 8,710
- Median Age: 31.3
- Median Age of Males: 30.7
- Median Age of Females: 31.9
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: 941 feet above sea level
- Area code: 515
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $164,900
- Average Annual Household Income: $75,370
- Businesses: 1,007
- Employees: 26,167
- Annual Payroll: $1,140,647,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 04, 03
- Congressional District Land Area: 15760.0, 6979.0
- Sr Senator: Chuck Grassley (R)
- Jr Senator: Tom Harkin (D)
- US House Representative: Tom Latham (R)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 153
- State FIPS Code: 19
Schools in 50266 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Brookview Elementary
- 8000 E.P. True Parkway
- West Des Moines, IA 50266
- (515) 987-5166
- Crossroads Park Grade School
- 1050 50th St
- West Des Moines, IA 50266
- (515) 633-5600
- Westridge Elementary
- 5500 E P True Parkway
- West Des Moines, IA 50266
- (515) 633-5400
- High Schools
- Valley High School
- 1140 35th St
- West Des Moines, IA 50266
- (515) 633-4000
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 50266 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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