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Population and households in ZIP 50316
Household size in ZIP 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.56 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.38 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 50316 are large by national standards, averaging 3.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.62, even as the national average fell. Only one other Iowa ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 36.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.2 | 36.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.7 | 37.2 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.6 | 37.6 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 50316 is young: half of its residents are under 31.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight are younger.
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 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 11.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 50316 (22.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.3 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 50316
Renters in ZIP 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 27.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 29.3% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 30.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.1% | 30.5% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in ZIP 50316 rent their homes (35.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Des Moines area overall (30.5%). Nearly three in ten owners (28.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 50316 as nationally: 10.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Des Moines area overall (7.0%).
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 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1976 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1977 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1979 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1983 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 50316 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have older 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 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $727 | $808 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $832 | $899 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $873 | $986 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,183 | $1,210 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$456 | +$402 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 50316 costs $1,183 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $456 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 50316
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 33.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 35.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 37.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 40.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 50316: 14.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower 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 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.7% | 91.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 92.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.4% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.1% | 92.9% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 50316 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 50316
| Period | ZIP 50316 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 50316 is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in the Des Moines area as a whole (4.5%). Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 50316 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 50316 | 3.00 | 31.6 | 22.8% | 35.1% | 10.7% | 1954 | $1,183 | 14.1% | 75.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 50314 | 2.80 | 24.1 | 29.4% | 52.3% | 13.7% | 1964 | $972 | 28.2% | 64.4% | 25.6% |
| ZIP 50309 | 1.41 | 28.8 | 7.7% | 88.6% | 10.9% | 1988 | $1,255 | 61.4% | 93.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 50313 | 2.38 | 40.2 | 15.8% | 21.5% | 9.5% | 1954 | $1,026 | 18.6% | 84.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 50317 | 2.63 | 37.2 | 16.6% | 28.0% | 7.2% | 1965 | $1,217 | 15.1% | 85.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 50311 | 2.06 | 32.5 | 9.5% | 49.0% | 8.3% | 1944 | $1,243 | 41.9% | 92.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 50310 | 2.33 | 37.8 | 10.7% | 31.4% | 7.9% | 1957 | $1,237 | 35.9% | 88.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 50312 | 2.10 | 42.5 | 7.2% | 39.1% | 8.0% | 1951 | $1,117 | 63.0% | 98.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 50315 | 2.39 | 36.3 | 15.1% | 37.7% | 8.2% | 1964 | $1,101 | 19.9% | 86.0% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 50032 | 2.48 | 37.6 | 42.5% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 1974 | $681 | 14.5% | 91.6% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 50320 | 2.81 | 35.9 | 17.7% | 27.0% | 7.9% | 1993 | $1,257 | 23.6% | 83.7% | 7.3% |
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 50316. 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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