Welcome to DES MOINES, IA 50317
50317 is a suburban zip code in Des Moines, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. The average house value here ($75,900) 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 36.2. There are 19,872 men and 20,971 women. The median age for men is 34.7 while for women the median age is 37.7.
50317 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 931.76 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 50317
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Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- ACCENT
- Chesterfield Neighborhood Association
- Douglas Acres Neighborhood Association
- Fairground Neighborhood Association
- Fairmont Park Neighborhood Association
- Garton West Neighborhood Association
- Gray's Woods Neighborhood Association
- Laurel Hill Neighborhood Association
- Northeast Neighbors
- Sheridan Gardens
- Valley High Manor Neighborhood Association
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Real Estate & Home Values in Des Moines, IA
Average Home Value in 50317: $75,900
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: 40,843
- White Population: 37,777
- Black Population: 812
- Hispanic Population: 1,605
- Asian Population: 816
- Hawaiian Population: 19
- Indian Population: 107
- Male Population: 19,872
- Female Population: 20,971
- Median Age: 36.2
- Median Age of Males: 34.7
- Median Age of Females: 37.7
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: -93.5
- Latitude: 41.6
- Elevation: 932 feet above sea level
- Area code: 515
Marital Status
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $75,900
- Average Annual Household Income: $46,765
- Businesses: 598
- Employees: 9,459
- Annual Payroll: $281,747,000
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 50317 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Adams Elementary School
- 3720 E 29th St
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 242-8401
- Brubaker Elementary School
- 2900 E 42nd Street
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 242-8405
- Delaware Elementary School
- 4401 Ne 46th St
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 262-3197
- Garton Elementary School
- 2820 E 24th St
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 262-3144
- Longfellow Elementary School At Mckee
- 2115 E 39th Street
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 242-8418
- Phillips Elementary
- 1701 Lay St
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 242-8431
- Pleasant Hill Elementary School
- 4801 E Oakwood Dr
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 242-8432
- Stowe Elementary School
- 1411 E 33rd St
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 242-8435
- Willard Elementary School
- 2941 Dean Avenue
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 242-8439
- Middle Schools
- Goodrell Middle School
- 3300 E 29th St
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 242-8444
- Hoyt Middle School
- 2700 E 42nd St
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 242-8446
- Norwoodville Elementary
- 2945 Ne Broadway
- Des Moines, IA 50317
- (515) 266-3109
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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 50317 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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