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Zip Code 50321 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    8,156
  • Density
    690 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $190,800
  • Med. Rent
    $805

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 50321 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#1,382 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Undergrads 9.26%
#2,023 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $40,575.00
#2,776 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Graduates 1.93%
#2,914 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Wealthy Families 9.64%
#3,040 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Rich Households 7.06%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 50321 is 8,156 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.08 | Zip Code 50321 land area is 11.8172 sq. miles | Population density is 690.18 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 34.8
Median Age - Male 34.8
Median Age - Female 34.8

Median age of zip code 50321 is 1.5% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 6.5% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 50321 is 3.3% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 2.8% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 50321 median age is 0.3% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 9.6% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 6613
Black or African American population 828
Asian population 321
American Indian and Alaska Native population 84
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 56

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.2% Czech 1.8%
Danish 0.7% Dutch 2.1%
English 11.8% French No Basque 1.8%
French Canadian 0.1% German 26.4%
Greek 0.3% Hungarian 0.2%
Irish 12.9% Italian 9.3%
Lithuanian 0.1% Norwegian 4%
Polish 0.9% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.2% Scotch-Irish 1.1%
Scottish 2.9% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 0.3% Swedish 4.8%
Swiss 0.2% Ukrainian 0%
USA 5.7% Welsh 0.6%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.1% Other Ancestries 15.8%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 2313
Married couples 75.75%
Other couples 24.25%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 13.88% 23.05%
$30,000 and $50,000 19.76% 20.82%
$50,000 and $100,000 28.27% 29.01%
$100,000 and $200,000 28.45% 20.05%
$200,000 or more 9.64% 7.06%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 88.76%
Spanish language 1.46%
Other European language 2.97%
Asian language 3.78%
Other language 3.03%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 3371
Detached housing units 51.59%
Attached housing units 5.16%
2 units 0.56%
3 - 4 units 0.27%
5 - 9 units 6.67%
10 - 19 units 6.64%
20 - 49 units 13.35%
50 or more units 6.29%
Mobile homes 9.46%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 92.1%
Use public transportation 0.15%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0.22%
Walk to work 1.26%
Work at home 6.27%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.96%
Attend Public School 13.93%
Attend college undergraduate program 9.26%
Attent graduate studies 1.93%
Not enrolled in school 70.92%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 1.74%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 3.97%
High school diploma 14.46%
Some college, no degree 31.56%
Associate degree 14.72%
Bachelor's degree 29.14%
Graduate or professional degree 4.4%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 295
Transportation and Warehousing 38
Wholesale Trade 36
Finance and Insurance 27
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 25
Retail Trade 24
Other Services (except Public Administration) 24
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 21
Accommodation and Food Services 19
Manufacturing 19
Construction 17
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 15
Health Care and Social Assistance 10
Information 6
Educational Services 5
Management of Companies and Enterprises 3
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 3
Industries not classified 1
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 1
Utilities 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 92.56%
Housing vacant 7.44%
Housing occupied by owner 63.42%
Housing occupied by tenant 36.58%
Total Rented Units 1233
Median Contract Gross Rent $707
Median Gross Rent $805
Median Home Value $190,800

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 50321 median gross rent is 13.86% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $530
1 Bedroom $630
2 Bedrooms $770
3 Bedrooms $990
4 Bedrooms $1,100
AVERAGE RENT $804

Average rent in zip code 50321 ($804.00) is 11.5% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 14% lower compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 50321 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 12% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 11.2% higher, two bedroom rent is 11.3% higher, three bedroom rent is 11.5% higher, four bedroom rent is 11.6% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 3642
Detached housing units 48.46%
Attached housing units 5.02%
2 units 1.13%
3 - 4 units 0.25%
5 - 9 units 7.47%
10 - 19 units 6.89%
20 - 49 units 14.72%
50 or more units 6.62%
Mobile homes 9.45%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $8,210,800
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $5,536,100
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $2,674,800

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Zip Codes Near 50321

Zip Code City County Distance
50315 Des Moines Polk 1.99 ml
50312 Des Moines Polk 2.95 ml
50309 Des Moines Polk 3.26 ml
50265 West Des Moines Polk 3.27 ml
50320 Des Moines Polk 3.98 ml
50314 Des Moines Polk 4.57 ml
50316 Des Moines Polk 5.28 ml
50310 Des Moines Polk 5.36 ml
50325 Clive Polk 6.04 ml
50313 Des Moines Polk 6.9 ml