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Population and households in ZIP 50153
Household size in ZIP 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 50153 is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.50 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7 | 36.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 36.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 37.2 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 37.6 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.4 | +1.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 50153 is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1.
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 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 11.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 50153: 0.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 50153
Renters in ZIP 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 27.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 29.3% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 30.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 30.5% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 50153 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in ZIP 50153 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
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 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1976 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1977 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1979 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1983 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | −10 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 50153 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $488 | $808 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $591 | $899 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $676 | $986 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $659 | $1,210 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$172 | +$402 | +$351 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 50153 runs $659 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 16.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 50153
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 33.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 35.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 37.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 40.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 50153: 20.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 91.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 92.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 92.9% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 50153: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Des Moines area as a whole looks much the same.
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 50153
| Period | ZIP 50153 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 50153 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 50153 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 50153 | 2.19 | 43.1 | 0.9% | 20.8% | 4.6% | 1946 | $659 | 20.9% | 94.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 50251 | 2.45 | 40.9 | 1.6% | 18.7% | 2.9% | 1957 | $841 | 20.7% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 50242 | 2.32 | 49.6 | 10.1% | 31.3% | 12.5% | 1951 | $845 | 26.2% | 98.6% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 50137 | 2.73 | 39.1 | 2.1% | 25.5% | 1.2% | 1961 | $1,051 | 12.9% | 96.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 50232 | 2.91 | 40.3 | 4.3% | 23.6% | 1.7% | 1966 | $1,020 | 16.9% | 95.3% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 50207 | 2.27 | 42.0 | 5.8% | 31.8% | 13.2% | 1953 | $748 | 24.5% | 95.4% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 50171 | 2.05 | 47.2 | 5.8% | 29.5% | 17.5% | 1975 | $797 | 18.1% | 95.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 50219 | 2.42 | 37.9 | 4.1% | 31.5% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,010 | 43.0% | 96.2% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 50208 | 2.34 | 43.3 | 10.2% | 34.9% | 10.9% | 1962 | $856 | 18.3% | 92.6% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 50214 | 2.57 | 42.3 | 7.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 1996 | $771 | 35.6% | 94.7% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 50170 | 2.40 | 38.7 | 13.3% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 1969 | $815 | 23.6% | 99.1% | 5.1% |
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 50153. 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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