ZIP Code 50317 Demographics & Data

Des Moines, IA (ZIP Code 50317) Data Profile

Iowa

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 50317

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.

Population in 50317

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 50317 is 37,983.

Des Moines, IA

The 50317 ZIP Code is associated with Des Moines, IA in Polk County.

Area Codes associated with 50317

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 50317 include 515.

Sunrise / Sunset in 50317

Sunrise: 5:48 am
Sunset: 8:32 pm
Sunrise in 50317 5:48 am
Sunrise in 50317 8:32 pm

Weather forecast for 50317

Tonight's forecast for 50317: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Current air quality in 50317

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 50317 Good

Internet in 50317

Approximately 88.6% of households in ZIP Code 50317 have a computer, while about 76.7% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 50317

Females comprise about 49.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 50317, while males account for approximately 50.5%.

Health Insurance in 50317

Approximately 10.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 50317 (Des Moines, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 50317

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 Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 50317

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%

Education levels in ZIP Code 50317

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 Attained in 50317

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%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 50317

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%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 50317

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 50317

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 Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 50317

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%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 50317 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 50317

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 50317 [4]

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.

Preventative Health in 50317

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 50317

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 50317

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.

Age of Housing in 50317

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%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 50317

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.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 50317

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%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 50317

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 in 50317

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%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 50317 [6]

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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes electricity rates in 50317 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 50317

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 50317 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

Solar Power in 50317

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
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes solar power levels in 50317 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 50317 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 50317, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 50317 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 improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 50317

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 112
Credit reporting or credit repair services 35
Debt collection 12
Mortgage 11
Checking or savings account 7
Other 25
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 50317

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 67
Incorrect information on your report 59
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 12
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 8
Attempts to collect debt not owed 6
Other 50
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 50317. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.