ZIP Code 50317 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Iowa (Polk County) in the U.S. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $53,973, and approximately 12% of the population lives below the poverty line. An estimated 15.3% in this Iowa region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,023. The median age in ZIP Code 50317 is approximately 35.8 years, with 17.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 37,983.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 50317 is $53,973, while the region's mean household income is $62,312. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,023. The per capita income in ZIP Code 50317 of $25,023 is approximately 22.23% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 12.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately30.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.0% of the population in 50317 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.2% of 50317 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 50317, 86.3% of the population graduated high school, while 15.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.1% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.9% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50317, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 11.4% of 50317 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50317 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.1%), followed by Black or African American (10.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 2.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 50317 are younger than average. The median age of 35.8 years in ZIP Code 50317 is approximately 6.04% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 50317 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 50317 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50317 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50317 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50317, an estimated 24.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Polk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.5% |
In 50317, 68.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.3 minutes. Approximately 15.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50317 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 50317 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 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.0% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
In ZIP Code 50317, 87.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 2.4% 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 | 87.2% |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 2.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50317 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.97 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.63% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50317 | 8.83¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh | 4.29¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 14.23¢/kWh | 10.7¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 50317 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.55 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.82 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.83 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.98 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.01 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.94 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.89 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.01 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.05 | 1.78 | 5.46 |