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. Housing prices here (average $117,900) are fairly typical for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area.
The average family income here is $44,142/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 50309 is $25,144.
An fascinating fact about income in 50309: Men here earn an average of $20,821/year. Women make more, earning $22,284/year. This is very rare, women out earn men in only 2% of American communities.
1,380 people in 50309 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 50309? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 15.1 minutes.
The median age here is 33. There are 3,026 men and 2,405 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 31.
To give you a sense of the community, 1,673 people (out of the 5,431 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,769 homes, and 1,228 businesses every day. 379 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
50309 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 798 feet above sea levell.
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HOA Property Management Information in Des Moines, IA
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Real Estate & Home Values in Des Moines, IA
Average Home Value in 50309: $117,900
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 5,431
- White Population: 3,809
- Black Population: 1,132
- Hispanic Population: 573
- Asian Population: 253
- Hawaiian Population: 13
- Indian Population: 102
- Male Population: 3,026
- Female Population: 2,405
- Median Age: 33
- Median Age of Males: 35
- Median Age of Females: 31
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 levele
- Area code: 515
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 1,353
- Drive alone: 685
- Carpool: 159
- Public transit: 108
- Ride bikes or walk: 379
- Average commute time: 15.1 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 167
- 5 - 9: 261
- 10 - 14: 336
- 15 - 19: 200
- 20 - 24: 222
- 25 - 29: 16
- 30 - 34: 64
- 35 - 39: 8
- 40 - 44: 17
- 45 - 59: 25
- 60 - 89: 28
- 90 plus: 9
The Economics
- Average House Value: $117,900
- Average Annual Household Income: $30,864
- Businesses: 1,114
- Employees: 30,968
- Annual Payroll: $1,837,803,000
- Average Family Income: $44,142
- Median Family Income: $17,188
- Average Income for Men: $20,821
- Average Income for Women: $22,284
The Politics
- Congressional District: 03
- Congressional District Land Area: 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 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
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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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