Welcome to DES MOINES, IA 50311
50311 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Des Moines, Iowa. The population is primarily white, younger, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $95,000) are fairly typical for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area.
The median age here is 29.0. There are 8,962 men and 9,628 women. The median age for men is 29.0 while for women the median age is 29.1.
50311 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 911.26 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 50311
Worth Watching
Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- Merle Hay Neighborhood Association
- Waveland Park Neighborhood Association
- Waveland Woods Neighborhood Association
Email Neighborhood Link Don't See Your Neighborhood?
Other nearby neighborhoods
Real Estate & Home Values in Des Moines, IA
Average Home Value in 50311: $95,000
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
Instant Home Value!
Recent Home Value Searches
Demographics
- Total Population: 18,590
- White Population: 15,045
- Black Population: 1,728
- Hispanic Population: 1,136
- Asian Population: 610
- Hawaiian Population: 9
- Indian Population: 66
- Male Population: 8,962
- Female Population: 9,628
- Median Age: 29.0
- Median Age of Males: 29.0
- Median Age of Females: 29.1
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: -93.7
- Latitude: 41.6
- Elevation: 911 feet above sea level
- Area code: 515
Marital Status
Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $95,000
- Average Annual Household Income: $47,197
- Businesses: 326
- Employees: 6,210
- Annual Payroll: $125,184,000
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 50311 Zip Code
View all schools in Des Moines
- Primary Schools
- Cowles Elementary School
- 6401 College Ave
- Des Moines, IA 50311
- (515) 242-7818
- Windsor Elementary School
- 5912 University Ave
- Des Moines, IA 50311
- (515) 242-8440
- Other Schools
- Focus Elementary At Cowles
- 6401 College Ave
- Des Moines, IA 50311
- (515) 242-7795
- Focus Middle School At Cowles
- 6401 College
- Des Moines, IA 50311
- (515) 242-7795
Photos near Zip Code 50311, Des Moines, IA
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
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 50311 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.
For more information check out the resources listed below:


See List of Nearby Neighborhoods 
