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West Des Moines city, IA

ZIP 50038 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50038

50038 has a population of 228 with a median age of 40.9 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
100.0%+62% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.6%+26% vs US avg
x
18–64
50.9%-18% vs US avg
x
65+
21.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
0.0%
x
High school
22.4%-14% vs US avg
x
Some college
58.8%+103% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
79.4%+65% vs US avg
x
Never married
13.3%-61% vs US avg
x
Divorced
2.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.9%
x
Diversity Index
0/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.5%-69% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.0%
x
Disability
14.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianSwedish

Health & Community Indicators in 50038

Poverty Rate
3.5%-69% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.0%
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
14.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.5%+32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.0%
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population228
Median age40.9
Poverty rate3.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White100.0%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%