WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
Total Population: 33,061
Median Home Value
$267,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$84,588
Across all households
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.1%
65 Years and Over
16.1%
Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
93.9%
No Health Insurance
4.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
48.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$84,588
Mean Household Income
$121,210
Per Capita Income
$53,402
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
83.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$267,600
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
Total Housing Units
15,104
Owner-Occupied
66.0%
Renter-Occupied
34.0%
Vacancy Rate
4.5%
Married Couple Households
46.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.4%
Average Household Size
2.28
Broadband Internet Access
92.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 50265.