ZIP Code 50310 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Iowa (Polk County) in the U.S. Approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $63,773. An estimated 36.6% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $32,707. The median age in ZIP Code 50310 is approximately 35.7 years, with 16.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 31,832.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 50310 is $63,773, while the region's mean household income is $76,366. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,707. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50310 of $32,707 is approximately 1.65% more than the per capita income in Iowa overall of $32,176. An estimated 8.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 12.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 50310 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.7% of 50310 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.7% |
In ZIP Code 50310, 88.8% of the population graduated high school, while 36.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.0% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50310, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 7.4% of 50310 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50310 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.9%), followed by Black or African American (11.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 1.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 50310 are younger than average. The median age of 35.7 years in ZIP Code 50310 is approximately 6.3% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.8% of the population in 50310 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 50310 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50310 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50310 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50310, an estimated 25.1% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 23.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Polk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 25.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 23.0% |
In 50310, 71.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.0 minutes. Approximately 22.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50310 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 50310 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.8% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 50310, 81.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.2% of homes. Lastly, 2.1% 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 | 81.6% |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 8.2% |
| Other languages | 2.1% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50310 | 8.83¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh | 4.29¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 13.42¢/kWh | 10.35¢/kWh | 6.43¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 50310 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.89 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.51 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 5.13 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.4 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.54 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.89 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.06 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.04 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.94 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.94 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.96 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 3.23 | 5.46 |