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Household size in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 50125 run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.53 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 36.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 37.2 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 37.6 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in ZIP 50125 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 50125 than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Des Moines area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 50125
Renters in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 27.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 29.3% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 30.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 30.5% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.7% of households in ZIP 50125 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 50125 than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Des Moines area. ZIP 50125 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Iowa ZIP codes.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1976 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1977 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1979 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1983 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 50125 was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $837 | $808 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $998 | $899 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $847 | $986 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,171 | $1,210 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$334 | +$402 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 50125 costs $1,171 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $334 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 50125
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 33.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 35.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 37.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 40.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 50125 as nationally: 34.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Des Moines area as a whole (40.3%). The share with a degree is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 91.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 92.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 92.9% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 50125: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 50125 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Iowa ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 50125
| Period | ZIP 50125 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 50125 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 50125 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 50125 | 2.47 | 38.8 | 10.6% | 24.7% | 5.9% | 1983 | $1,171 | 34.8% | 96.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 50001 | 2.59 | 40.8 | 6.6% | 13.3% | 8.6% | 1989 | $1,441 | 32.5% | 95.7% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 50166 | 2.78 | 36.0 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 1974 | $850 | 23.3% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 50160 | 2.64 | 38.7 | 15.9% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 1979 | $1,078 | 27.3% | 97.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 50047 | 2.77 | 36.5 | 18.0% | 15.8% | 6.5% | 1981 | $1,163 | 29.8% | 95.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 50229 | 2.77 | 39.4 | 11.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 1983 | $998 | 31.3% | 97.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 50211 | 2.55 | 39.0 | 11.9% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 1996 | $903 | 37.5% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 50118 | 2.71 | 36.2 | 11.4% | 7.0% | 21.8% | 1980 | $1,156 | 25.1% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 50033 | 2.99 | 36.9 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 8.7% | 1988 | $825 | 37.1% | 98.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 50240 | 2.71 | 43.0 | 6.4% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 1984 | $928 | 31.8% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 50061 | 2.79 | 43.8 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1998 | $1,047 | 48.3% | 98.0% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 50125. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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