Welcome to DES MOINES, IA 50316
50316 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Des Moines, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($61,500) is lower than in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 32.4. There are 7,889 men and 8,492 women. The median age for men is 30.7 while for women the median age is 34.2.
50316 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (same latitude as Shenyang, China) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 829.63 feet above sea level.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Des Moines, IA
Average Home Value in 50316: $61,500
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
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Demographics
- Total Population: 16,381
- White Population: 11,059
- Black Population: 2,581
- Hispanic Population: 1,938
- Asian Population: 1,053
- Hawaiian Population: 10
- Indian Population: 86
- Male Population: 7,889
- Female Population: 8,492
- Median Age: 32.4
- Median Age of Males: 30.7
- Median Age of Females: 34.2
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: 830 feet above sea level
- Area code: 515
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $61,500
- Average Annual Household Income: $38,011
- Businesses: 300
- Employees: 8,489
- Annual Payroll: $235,258,000
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 50316 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Capitol View Elementary School
- 320 E. 16th
- Des Moines, IA 50316
- (515) 242-8402
- Cattell Elementary School
- 3101 E 12th St
- Des Moines, IA 50316
- (515) 242-8403
- Madison Elementary School
- 806 E Hoffman St
- Des Moines, IA 50316
- (515) 242-8420
- Wallace Elementary School
- 1401 E 12th St
- Des Moines, IA 50316
- (515) 242-8437
- Middle Schools
- Hiatt Middle School
- 1214 E 15th St
- Des Moines, IA 50316
- (515) 242-7774
- High Schools
- East High School
- 815 E 13th St
- Des Moines, IA 50316
- (515) 242-7788
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 50316 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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