WEST DES MOINES, IA  50265

Total Population: 33,061

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)6.5%
Two or More Races4.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.3%
Other Race0.7%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

48.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 50265.