WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Total Population: 36,770
Median Home Value
$325,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$85,282
Across all households
Median Age
35 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
60.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.6%
65 Years and Over
13.3%
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
92.9%
No Health Insurance
3.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
97.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
60.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$85,282
Mean Household Income
$121,449
Per Capita Income
$57,737
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
89.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$325,100
Median Rent
$1,285/mo
Total Housing Units
18,481
Owner-Occupied
50.1%
Renter-Occupied
49.9%
Vacancy Rate
5.9%
Married Couple Households
37.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
27.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.1%
Average Household Size
2.11
Broadband Internet Access
92.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
30.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 50266.