ZIP Code 50310: Population, Income, Housing

State: IA
Total population: 31,177 Household income: $76,381 Rent: $1,113

Overview

Total population
31,177
Rent
$1,113
Year built
1956
Household income
$76,381
Per capita income
$39,191
Poverty rate
10.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
46.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Iowa
County
Polk County
City
Des Moines
Total population
31,177
Adults over 25
21,861
Total households
13,428
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$76,381
Per capita income
$39,191
Poverty rate
10.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
46.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,113
Year built
1956
Households that rent
30.4%
Households that own
69.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
69.8%
Black
10.6%
Asian
9%
Two or more races
8.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
92.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
13,023 (82.3%)
Commute time to work
19 mins
Work from home
2,809 (17.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
29.8%
High school graduate or GED
21.7%
Some college or associate degree
11.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
36.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 50310 with: Polk County, IA Des Moines, IA Des Moines metro area, IA Iowa United States

ZIP 50310

Total population31,177
Rent$1,113
Year built1956
Household income$76,381
Per capita income$39,191
Poverty rate10.8%
Unemployment rateN/A

Polk County, IA

Total population503,175
Rent$1,149
Year built1982
Household income$83,576
Per capita income$45,622
Poverty rate10.3%
Unemployment rate3.1%

Des Moines, IA

Total population212,421
Rent$1,090
Year built1961
Household income$65,932
Per capita income$37,863
Poverty rate15%
Unemployment rate3.6%

Des Moines Metro Area, IA

Total population731,120
Rent$1,150
Year built1985
Household income$85,890
Per capita income$46,354
Poverty rate9.1%
Unemployment rate3%

Iowa State

Total population3,210,507
Rent$972
Year built1972
Household income$75,059
Per capita income$40,877
Poverty rate11.1%
Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP50310 CountyPolk, IACityDes Moines, IAMetro AreaDes Moines metro area, IAStateIowaCountryUnited States
Total population31,177503,175212,421731,1203,210,507334,922,499
Rent$1,113$1,149$1,090$1,150$972$1,413
Year built195619821961198519721980
Household income$76,381$83,576$65,932$85,890$75,059$80,734
Per capita income$39,191$45,622$37,863$46,354$40,877$44,673
Poverty rate10.8%10.3%15%9.1%11.1%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.1%3.6%3%3%4%

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Summary for 50310

Rent & Income

In 50310, the typical monthly rent is $1,113 and the typical household income is $76,381. Rent here is similar to Des Moines and higher than Iowa, and household income is higher than Des Moines and similar to Iowa. The estimated poverty rate is 10.8%, which is lower than the Des Moines rate and similar to the Iowa rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.4% of households. About 46.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 36.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 50310 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 50310 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 50310 compares in Iowa (22 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,113 16 / 22 from lower rent $850 – $1,393
Household income $76,381 10 / 22 from higher income $52,960 – $117,826
Poverty rate 10.8% 9 / 22 from lower poverty 3.9% – 29.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Iowa with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 50310

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 50310 ranks 16th out of 22 ZIP Codes in Iowa. Statewide, values range from $850 in ZIP 50701 up to $1,393 in ZIP 50021.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 10th out of 22 ZIP Codes. Across Iowa, figures vary from $52,960 in ZIP 52240 up to $117,826 in ZIP 50023.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 50310 places 9th out of 22 ZIP Codes. Throughout Iowa, numbers span from 3.9% in ZIP 50021 up to 29.2% in ZIP 50014.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 50310 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,113 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 50310

Annual Household Income: $76,381

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 50310

Estimated Rate: 10.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 50310

In ZIP Code 50310, households that rent: 4,081 (30.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 4,081 30.4%
Owner-Occupied 9,347 69.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 50310

In ZIP Code 50310, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,895 (46.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,895 46.4%
Other renter households 2,186 53.6%
Total renter households 4,081 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 50310

Less than High School: 6,522 people (29.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,737 people (21.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,555 people (11.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,047 people (36.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,861

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.