| Official Zip Code Name | Des Moines |
| Zip Code State | Iowa |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Polk |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | PLEASANT HILL |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | CAPITOL HEIGHTS CARBONDALE NORWOODVILLE RISINGSUN |
| Current Population: | 36207 |
| Racial Majority: | White 79.17% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 58.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income | $47868 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $46070 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 18.8 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 791 - 968 ft. |
| Area | 22 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.61611100, -93.54922600 |
The current unemployment level in 50317 is 3.5% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.1% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 2.9% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 4.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 50317 decreased to 36207 from 40843 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 50317 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 50317 public schools is White. 69.9% of students in 50317 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28458 | 79.17% | 28979 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 1809 | 5.03% | 1649 | +10% |
| Hispanic | 3581 | 9.96% | 3588 | +-0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 91 | 0.25% | 122 | -25% |
| Asian | 1044 | 2.9% | 1085 | -4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.11% | 10 | +280% |
| Other Race | 26 | 0.02% | 26 | -73% |
| Two Or More Races | 748 | 2.55% | 748 | +22% |
| White | 58.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 10.4% |
| Hispanic | 20.9% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36207 | 40843 |
| Male Population | 49.20% | |
| Female Population | 50.80% | |
| Total Households | 14052 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 69.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 88.9% |
| Median Household Income | $47868 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 52.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 36.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 11.00% |
| 50317 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Iowa District 3 | Cindy Axne | Democrat |
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| 50317 Iowa State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 31 | Rick Olson | |
| 32 | Ruth Ann Gaines | |
| 33 | Brian Meyer | |
| 38 | Heather Matson | |
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| 50317 Iowa State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 16 | Nate Boulton | Democrat |
| 17 | Tony Bisignano | Democrat |
| 19 | Jack Whitver | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Iowa State Senate Districts | ||
Zip Code 50317 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 10 | 16 | 27 | 38 | 50 | 60 | 65 | 62 | 53 | 41 | 28 | 16 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 28 | 35 | 47 | 60 | 72 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 75 | 64 | 46 | 33 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .83 | 1.01 | 2.15 | 3.35 | 4.35 | 4.87 | 4.21 | 4.22 | 3.2 | 2.55 | 2.03 | 1.11 | 33.88 |
| Accent |
| Capitol East |
| Chesterfield |
| Douglas Acres |
| East Village |
| Fairground |
| Fairmont Park |
| Garton West |
| Gray's Woods |
| Laurel Hill |