ZIP 50313 — 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 Des Moines city, IA (50313)

Median Income

$64,077

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,049

Wealth inflow

Population

18,280

Unemployment

4.1%

0.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,049 for ZIP 50313 (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

4.1%+10% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.3%+39% vs US avg

758

Establishments

15,545

Employees

~21 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction8.6%
Manufacturing14.3%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade11.4%
Transportation, utilities9.0%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.8%
Professional, scientific, management12.0%
Education, health care, social13.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.3%
Other services5.7%
Public administration2.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50313 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.3%, median income rose 0.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.5%.

Median Income

$64,077

-15% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate