Welcome to DES MOINES, IA 50312
50312 is a suburban zip code in Des Moines, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $118,400) are fairly typical for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area.
The median age here is 39.6. There are 7,743 men and 8,566 women. The median age for men is 37.4 while for women the median age is 41.5.
50312 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 959.83 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 50312
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- Frisbee Park Neighborhood Association
- Greenwood Historic Neighborhood Association
- Ingersoll Park Neighborhood Association
- Linden Heights Neighborhood Association
- North of Grand Neighborhood Association
- Salisbury Oaks Neighborhood Association
- Waterbury Neighborhood Association
- Waveland Park Neighborhood Association
- Westwood Neighborhood Association
- Woodland Heights
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Real Estate & Home Values in Des Moines, IA
Average Home Value in 50312: $118,400
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: 16,309
- White Population: 14,600
- Black Population: 963
- Hispanic Population: 416
- Asian Population: 235
- Hawaiian Population: 4
- Indian Population: 32
- Male Population: 7,743
- Female Population: 8,566
- Median Age: 39.6
- Median Age of Males: 37.4
- Median Age of Females: 41.5
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: 960 feet above sea level
- Area code: 515
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $118,400
- Average Annual Household Income: $67,157
- Businesses: 516
- Employees: 6,621
- Annual Payroll: $189,789,000
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 50312 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Greenwood Elementary School
- 316 37th Street
- Des Moines, IA 50312
- (515) 242-8410
- Hanawalt Elementary
- 225 56th Street
- Des Moines, IA 50312
- (515) 242-8411
- Hubbell Elementary
- 800 42nd St
- Des Moines, IA 50312
- (515) 242-7345
- Smouse Opportunity School
- 2820 Center St
- Des Moines, IA 50312
- (515) 242-8210
- Middle Schools
- Callanan Middle School
- 3010 Center Street
- Des Moines, IA 50312
- (515) 242-8101
- Merrill Middle School
- 5301 Grand Ave
- Des Moines, IA 50312
- (515) 242-8448
- High Schools
- Roosevelt High School
- 4419 Center St
- Des Moines, IA 50312
- (515) 242-7272
- Ruby Van Meter School
- 710 28th St
- Des Moines, IA 50312
- (515) 242-8220
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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 50312 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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