ZIP 50265 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in West Des Moines city, IA (50265)

Median Income

$84,588

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,896

Wealth inflow

Population

33,061

Unemployment

2.2%

1.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,896 for ZIP 50265 (West Des Moines city, IA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.2%-40% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-76% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.0%-31% vs US avg

870

Establishments

12,795

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Finance and insurance

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction4.5%
Manufacturing6.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade12.1%
Transportation, utilities5.6%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate19.0%
Professional, scientific, management12.7%
Education, health care, social19.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.8%
Other services5.5%
Public administration2.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50265 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.6%, median income rose 0.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.8%.

Median Income

$84,588

+13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate