WEST DES MOINES, IA  50266

Total Population: 36,770

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)8.0%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Two or More Races4.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.9%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

97.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

60.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.