Welcome to DES MOINES, IA 50309
50309 is a suburban zip code in Des Moines, Iowa. Median household income here ($17,188) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly single. The average house value here ($38,300) is significantly lower than in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area as a whole, so this is probably a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 40.0. There are 2,806 men and 2,205 women. The median age for men is 37.6 while for women the median age is 45.1.
50309 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 798.94 feet above sea level.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Des Moines, IA
Average Home Value in 50309: $38,300
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
Demographics
- Total Population: 5,011
- White Population: 3,607
- Black Population: 772
- Hispanic Population: 450
- Asian Population: 169
- Hawaiian Population: 9
- Indian Population: 30
- Male Population: 2,806
- Female Population: 2,205
- Median Age: 40.0
- Median Age of Males: 37.6
- Median Age of Females: 45.1
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: Des Moines
- Longitude: -93.6
- Latitude: 41.6
- Elevation: 799 feet above sea level
- Area code: 515
Marital Status
Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $38,300
- Average Annual Household Income: $29,202
- Businesses: 1,181
- Employees: 36,368
- Annual Payroll: $1,728,668,000
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 50309 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Downtown School
- 500 Grand Avenue Suite 200
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- (515) 284-5848
- Dunlap Exemplary Preschool
- 918 Se 11th St
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- (515) 246-1800
- Walnut Street School
- 907 Walnut St
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- (515) 242-8423
- Zach Hamlett Preschool
- 1101 9th St
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- (515) 246-1800
- High Schools
- Scavo High School
- 1800 Grand Avenue
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- (515) 242-7589
- Other Schools
- Des Moines Central Campus
- 1800 Grand Ave
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- (515) 242-7846
- Pace
- 620 8th St
- Des Moines, IA 50309
- (515) 697-5737
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 50309 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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Neighborhoods in Zip Code 50309
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