50315 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to DES MOINES, IA 50315

50315 is a suburban zip code in Des Moines, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $110,900) are fairly typical for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area.

The average family income here is $49,309/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 50315 is $45,807.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 50315 earn an average of $29,424/year. Women earn only $20,878/year.

18,306 people in 50315 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 50315? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.5 minutes.

The median age here is 35. There are 17,603 men and 18,250 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 36.

To give you a sense of the community, 18,156 people (out of the 35,853 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 14,627 homes, and 520 businesses every day. 244 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

50315 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 920 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 35,853
  • White Population: 30,420
  • Black Population: 2,835
  • Hispanic Population: 4,395
  • Asian Population: 1,431
  • Hawaiian Population: 50
  • Indian Population: 464
  • Male Population: 17,603
  • Female Population: 18,250
  • Median Age: 35
  • Median Age of Males: 33
  • Median Age of Females: 36
  • 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: 41.5
  • Elevation: 921 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 515
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 18,034
  • Drive alone: 14,855
  • Carpool: 2,430
  • Public transit: 427
  • Ride bikes or walk: 244

  • Average commute time: 18.5 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 455
  •    5 - 9: 2,155
  •    10 - 14: 4,014
  •    15 - 19: 3,722
  •    20 - 24: 3,439
  •    25 - 29: 1,083
  •    30 - 34: 1,955
  •    35 - 39: 179
  •    40 - 44: 245
  •    45 - 59: 466
  •    60 - 89: 175
  •    90 plus: 146
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $110,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $41,501
  • Businesses: 450
  • Employees: 6,581
  • Annual Payroll: $205,724,000
  • Average Family Income: $49,309
  • Median Family Income: $39,457
  • Average Income for Men: $29,424
  • Average Income for Women: $20,878
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 153
  • State FIPS Code: 19

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Schools in 50315 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Granger/Mitchell Elementary At Kurtz
1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Howe Elementary At Mann
2900 Indianola Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8413
Lovejoy Elementary School
801 E Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8419
Mckinley Elementary School
1610 Se 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423
Morris Elementary School
1401 Geil Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8421
Orchard Place Elementary
925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Park Ave Elementary School
3141 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8429
Studebaker Elementary School
300 E County Line Rd
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8436
Wright Elementary School
5001 Sw 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8442
Middle Schools
Weeks Middle School
901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
High Schools
Lincoln High School
2600 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
Other Schools
Orchard Place School
5412 Sw 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Other Schools
Bridges
111 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7552
Bridges High School At Mitchell
111 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7552
Mitchell Elementary School
111 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8424
Park Avenue Presbyterian
3120 Sw 9th
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 282-8309
Phoenix Elementary
925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Phoenix Middle School
925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700

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