DES MOINES, IA  50317

Total Population: 36,721

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Median Home Value

$165,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,569

Across all households

Median Age

35 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.6%
Hispanic or Latino18.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)9.5%
Two or More Races4.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.0%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

27.3%

65 Years and Over

13.7%

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.8%

No Health Insurance

5.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,569

Mean Household Income

$74,105

Per Capita Income

$29,261

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$165,200

Median Rent

$1,079/mo

Total Housing Units

15,193

Owner-Occupied

70.9%

Renter-Occupied

29.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Married Couple Households

38.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.7%

Average Household Size

2.56

Broadband Internet Access

85.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 50317.