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Des Moines city, IA

ZIP 50317 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50317

50317 has a population of 36,721 with a median age of 35.0 yrs (50.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
68.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Black
9.6%-23% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
18.7%-0% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.3%+24% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.0%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
13.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.9%+16% vs US avg
x
High school
42.5%+62% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.2%-55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.0%+159% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.9%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.7%+107% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
94.8%+1535% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 50317

Poverty Rate
14.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.0%+159% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.7%+107% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.9%+11% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
94.8%+1535% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population36,721
Median age35.0
Poverty rate14.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White68.9%
Hispanic18.7%
Black9.6%
Asian3.0%
Foreign-born36.0%