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Population and households in ZIP 50323
Household size in ZIP 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.56 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 50323 average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.93 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 36.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 36.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 37.2 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 37.6 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
At 38.6, the median age in ZIP 50323 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 34.5, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 50323: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.3 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 50323
Renters in ZIP 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 27.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 29.3% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 30.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 30.5% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 50323 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 25.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, 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 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 50323: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Des Moines area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1976 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2004 | 1977 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2007 | 1979 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1983 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 50323 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2009, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. No other Iowa ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,087 | $808 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,574 | $899 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,120 | $986 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,346 | $1,210 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$259 | +$402 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 50323 costs $1,346 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Des Moines area ($1,210). Rents are up $259 a month from 2006–10, a 24% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 50323
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.6% | 33.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.8% | 35.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.6% | 37.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.4% | 40.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 50323 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 91.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.3% | 92.8% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 92.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 92.9% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 50323: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 50323 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 50323
| Period | ZIP 50323 | Des Moines area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 50323 has been strong: just 0.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 145 Iowa ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, 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 50323 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 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 50263 | 2.53 | 35.6 | 10.2% | 30.7% | 4.8% | 2008 | $1,443 | 58.4% | 95.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 50111 | 2.72 | 35.4 | 8.4% | 27.1% | 2.6% | 2007 | $1,200 | 55.4% | 99.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 50266 | 2.27 | 36.5 | 8.2% | 49.6% | 7.6% | 2001 | $1,351 | 59.4% | 95.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 50322 | 2.47 | 41.0 | 7.9% | 27.1% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,266 | 44.3% | 91.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 50131 | 2.79 | 38.6 | 11.4% | 29.7% | 5.7% | 2003 | $1,497 | 56.7% | 96.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 50265 | 2.32 | 39.4 | 8.4% | 34.1% | 5.4% | 1979 | $1,250 | 51.4% | 95.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 50324 | 2.36 | 44.2 | 9.4% | 21.3% | 10.5% | 1958 | $1,571 | 46.6% | 98.5% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 50310 | 2.33 | 37.8 | 10.7% | 31.4% | 7.9% | 1957 | $1,237 | 35.9% | 88.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 50063 | 2.61 | 42.4 | 5.5% | 12.6% | 7.9% | 1982 | $1,140 | 37.9% | 96.6% | 0.5% |
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 50323. 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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