50317 Zip Code Profile

50317 is a suburban zip code in Des Moines, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $109,700) are fairly typical for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area.

The average family income here is $51,820/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 50317 is $46,571.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 50317 earn an average of $30,241/year. Women earn only $21,164/year.

20,295 people in 50317 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 50317? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 18.7 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 17,824 men and 18,383 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 21,802 people (out of the 36,207 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 14,209 homes, and 605 businesses every day. 201 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

50317 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 931 feet above sea levell.

• ACCENT
• Brook Run Neighborhood Association
• Chesterfield Neighborhood Association
• Douglas Acres Neighborhood Association
• Eastern Mounds Community
• Fairground Neighborhood Association
• Fairmont Park Neighborhood Association

• Garton West Neighborhood Association
• Gray's Woods Neighborhood Association
• Laurel Hill Neighborhood Association
• Leverett Park Neighborhood Watch
• Northeast Neighbors
• Sheridan Gardens
• Valley High Manor Neighborhood Association

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• Capitol East
• Capitol Hill Farmers Market
• Capitol Park Neighborhood Association
• Chautauqua Park Neighborhood Association
• Cheatom Park Neighborhood Association
• Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market
• Downtown Tenants Association
• East Village Neighborhoodand Merchants Association
• Good Park
• Harding Hills
• Highland Park Community Action Association

• King Irving Neighborhood Association
• Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood
• Mondamin Presidential Association
• Neighborhood Resource Office
• Oak Park Neighbors
• Oakridge Neighborhood
• Optimist Club of Eastern Des Moines
• River Bend Association, Inc.
• Sherman Hill Association, Inc.
• Union Park Neighborhood Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 36,207
• White Population: 31,777
• Black Population: 2,176
• Hispanic Population: 3,588
• Asian Population: 1,269
• Hawaiian Population: 46
• Indian Population: 385
• Male Population: 17,824
• Female Population: 18,383
• Median Age: 37
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 38

• 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 levele
• Area code: 515

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 19,860
• Drive alone: 16,976
• Carpool: 2,360
• Public transit: 238
• Ride bikes or walk: 201


• Average commute time: 18.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 331
•    5 - 9: 1,702
•    10 - 14: 3,957
•    15 - 19: 4,946
•    20 - 24: 4,590
•    25 - 29: 1,327
•    30 - 34: 1,816
•    35 - 39: 230
•    40 - 44: 255
•    45 - 59: 401
•    60 - 89: 197
•    90 plus: 108

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $109,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $46,600
• Businesses: 527
• Employees: 9,046
• Annual Payroll: $359,038,000
• Average Family Income: $51,820
• Median Family Income: $40,316
• Average Income for Men: $30,241
• Average Income for Women: $21,164

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 6979.0
• Sr Senator: Chuck Grassley (R)
• Jr Senator: Tom Harkin (D)
• US House Representative: Tom Latham (R)

• Other Stuff

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

• Four Mile Farmers Market

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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