ZIP Code 50265 is associated with the city of West Des Moines in Iowa (Polk County) in the U.S. The 50265 ZIP Code has a median age of 39.0 years, and 19.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $72,631, and an estimated 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 47.7% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $42,013. The current population estimate is 32,532.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 50265 is $72,631, while the region's mean household income is $97,377. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,013. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50265 of $42,013 is approximately 30.57% more than the per capita income in Iowa overall of $32,176. An estimated 4.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 48.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 50265 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.2% of 50265 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.6% |
In ZIP Code 50265, 93.9% of the population graduated high school, while 47.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.9% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.9% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50265, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 7.6% of 50265 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50265 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.5%), followed by Asian (6.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 50265 are older than average. The median age of 39.0 years in ZIP Code 50265 is approximately 2.36% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.8% of the population in 50265 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 50265 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50265 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50265 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50265, an estimated 22.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 21.2% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Polk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
In 50265, 72.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.7 minutes. Approximately 21.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50265 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.6% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 50265 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.7% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 18.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.1% |
| Public administration | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 50265, 85.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes. Lastly, 3.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Polk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.7% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 3.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50265 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.52% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50265 | 8.83¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh | 4.29¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 12.21¢/kWh | 10.15¢/kWh | 6.58¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.44¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 50265 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.82 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.34 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.1 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.62 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.98 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.23 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.96 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.99 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.94 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.7 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 50265, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 50265 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Polk County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 78 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 39 |
| Checking or savings account | 23 |
| Debt collection | 17 |
| Mortgage | 11 |
| Other | 23 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 54 |
| Improper use of your report | 32 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 22 |
| Managing an account | 11 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 9 |
| Other | 63 |