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Population and households in ZIP 50131
Household size in ZIP 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 50131 average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.69 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have larger households.
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 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 36.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 36.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 37.2 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 37.6 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 50131 are younger than 38.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.0, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
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 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 50131 (11.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, 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 50131
Renters in ZIP 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 27.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 29.3% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 30.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 30.5% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 50131 own their homes; 29.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 50131: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 50131 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 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1976 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1977 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1979 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1983 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 50131 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have newer homes.
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 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $920 | $808 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,087 | $899 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,191 | $986 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,497 | $1,210 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$577 | +$402 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 50131 costs $1,497 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Des Moines area overall ($1,210). Rents are up $577 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 50131
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 33.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.5% | 35.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.5% | 37.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 40.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 50131 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.4 points, mirroring the country. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 91.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 92.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 92.9% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 50131: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 50131
| Period | ZIP 50131 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 50131 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 50131 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 50131 | 2.79 | 38.6 | 11.4% | 29.7% | 5.7% | 2003 | $1,497 | 56.7% | 96.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 50322 | 2.47 | 41.0 | 7.9% | 27.1% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,266 | 44.3% | 91.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 50111 | 2.72 | 35.4 | 8.4% | 27.1% | 2.6% | 2007 | $1,200 | 55.4% | 99.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 50310 | 2.33 | 37.8 | 10.7% | 31.4% | 7.9% | 1957 | $1,237 | 35.9% | 88.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 50324 | 2.36 | 44.2 | 9.4% | 21.3% | 10.5% | 1958 | $1,571 | 46.6% | 98.5% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 50323 | 2.81 | 38.6 | 7.9% | 18.3% | 6.2% | 2009 | $1,346 | 62.4% | 97.4% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 50325 | 2.77 | 39.2 | 11.8% | 28.4% | 5.1% | 1994 | $1,475 | 57.9% | 95.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 50311 | 2.06 | 32.5 | 9.5% | 49.0% | 8.3% | 1944 | $1,243 | 41.9% | 92.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 50023 | 2.60 | 34.6 | 6.6% | 29.6% | 4.9% | 2004 | $1,367 | 53.0% | 98.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 50313 | 2.38 | 40.2 | 15.8% | 21.5% | 9.5% | 1954 | $1,026 | 18.6% | 84.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 50226 | 2.74 | 38.8 | 6.3% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 2003 | $937 | 46.5% | 97.9% | 2.5% |
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 50131. 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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