WEST DES MOINES, IA ZIP Code
| City | WEST DES MOINES |
| State | Iowa |
| ZIP Codes count | 4 (see all) |
| Post offices count | 4 (see all) |
| Total population | 64,400 (see all) |
ZIP Codes in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa
The ZIP Codes in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa fall within the range from 50061 to 50398. WEST DES MOINES is covered by 4 ZIP Codes: 3 Standard and 1 Unique. Below is the complete list:
50061, 50265, 50266, 50398
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List of WEST DES MOINES, IA ZIP Codes
| ZIP | TYPE | POPU |
|---|---|---|
| 50061 | STANDARD | 2,466 |
| 50265 | STANDARD | 32,540 |
| 50266 | STANDARD | 35,088 |
| 50398 | UNIQUE | – |
Post offices
CUMMING — Post Office™ 121 44TH ST CUMMING, IA 50061-1047 |
DES MOINES — Post Office™ 1165 2ND AVE DES MOINES, IA 50318-9998 |
WEST DES MOINES — Post Office™ 430 5TH ST WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-4638 |
WEST SUBURBAN — Post Office™ 2135 NW 108TH ST CLIVE, IA 50325-3704 |
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727 19TH ST
WEST DES MOINES IA 50265-4820
WEST DES MOINES IA 50265-4820
1714 BURR OAKS DR
WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-6600
WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-6600
6351 OAKWOOD DR
WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-3805
WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-3805
6949 REED LN
WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-2479
WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-2479
704 S 32ND CT
WEST DES MOINES IA 50265-5701
WEST DES MOINES IA 50265-5701
9071 WENDOVER RD
WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-4203
WEST DES MOINES IA 50266-4203
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Census data for WEST DES MOINES, IA
Demographic and housing estimates in WEST DES MOINES, IA
| Total population | 64,400 |
| Male | 31,615 |
| Female | 32,785 |
| Total population | 64,400 |
| Under 5 years | 4,323 |
| 5 to 9 years | 4,069 |
| 10 to 14 years | 4,137 |
| 15 to 19 years | 2,992 |
| 20 to 24 years | 4,270 |
| 25 to 34 years | 11,976 |
| 35 to 44 years | 8,852 |
| 45 to 54 years | 8,192 |
| 55 to 59 years | 3,846 |
| 60 to 64 years | 3,440 |
| 65 to 74 years | 4,778 |
| 75 to 84 years | 2,589 |
| 85 years and over | 936 |
| Median age (years) | 35.5 |
| Under 18 years | 14,886 |
| 16 years and over | 51,269 |
| 18 years and over | 49,514 |
| 21 years and over | 48,434 |
| 62 years and over | 10,169 |
| 65 years and over | 8,303 |
| Total population | 64,400 |
| One race | 63,078 |
| White | 55,076 |
| Black or African American | 2,955 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 77 |
| Asian | 4,476 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 90 |
| Some other race | 404 |
| Two or more races | 1,322 |
| Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 45,784 |
| Male Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 22,090 |
| Female Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 23,694 |
Social characteristics in WEST DES MOINES, IA
| Total households | 27,704 |
| Family households (families) | 16,476 |
| Married-couple family | 13,576 |
| Male householder, no wife present, family | 616 |
| Female householder, no husband present, family | 2,284 |
| Nonfamily households | 11,228 |
| Average household size | 2.31 |
| Average family size | 2.96 |
Economic characteristics in WEST DES MOINES, IA
| Total households | 27,704 |
| Less than $10,000 | 654 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 491 |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,782 |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,346 |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,474 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,142 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,963 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,824 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,375 |
| $200,000 or more | 2,653 |
| Median household income (dollars) | 74,787 |
Housing characteristics in WEST DES MOINES, IA
| Total housing units | 29,696 |
| Occupied housing units | 27,704 |
| Vacant housing units | 1,992 |
| Total housing units | 29,696 |
| 1-unit, detached | 13,953 |
| 1-unit, attached | 4,053 |
| 2 units | 136 |
| 3 or 4 units | 598 |
| 5 to 9 units | 1,989 |
| 10 to 19 units | 3,354 |
| 20 or more units | 5,369 |
| Mobile home | 213 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 31 |
| Total housing units | 29,696 |
| Built 2014 or later | 1,510 |
| Built 2010 to 2013 | 2,534 |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 5,189 |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 6,250 |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 4,599 |
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 4,247 |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 1,789 |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 2,074 |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 582 |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 922 |
| Total housing units | 29,696 |
| 1 room | 623 |
| 2 rooms | 1,107 |
| 3 rooms | 4,072 |
| 4 rooms | 5,469 |
| 5 rooms | 4,070 |
| 6 rooms | 3,323 |
| 7 rooms | 2,861 |
| 8 rooms | 2,823 |
| 9 rooms or more | 5,348 |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Total housing units | 29,696 |
| No bedroom | 714 |
| 1 bedroom | 3,714 |
| 2 bedrooms | 9,815 |
| 3 bedrooms | 8,404 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5,425 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 1,624 |
| Occupied housing units | 27,704 |
| Owner-occupied | 16,881 |
| Renter-occupied | 10,823 |
| Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 2.48 |
| Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2.05 |
| Occupied housing units | 27,704 |
| Moved in 2017 or later | 2,144 |
| Moved in 2015 to 2016 | 4,945 |
| Moved in 2010 to 2014 | 9,008 |
| Moved in 2000 to 2009 | 6,994 |
| Moved in 1990 to 1999 | 2,923 |
| Moved in 1989 and earlier | 1,690 |
| Owner-occupied units | 16,881 |
| Less than $50,000 | 393 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 1,094 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,730 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,565 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5,084 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 2,947 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 987 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 81 |
| Median (dollars) | 210,200 |
| Owner-occupied units | 16,881 |
| Housing units with a mortgage | 12,186 |
| Housing units without a mortgage | 4,695 |
| Occupied units paying rent | 10,641 |
| Less than $500 | 239 |
| $500 to $999 | 5,285 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 4,270 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 700 |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 80 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 46 |
| $3,000 or more | 21 |
| Median (dollars) | 988 |
| No rent paid | 182 |
Data is based on 2018 Census
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