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West Des Moines city, IA

ZIP 50266 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50266

50266 has a population of 36,770 with a median age of 35.0 yrs (51.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Black
2.9%-77% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.0%+35% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.0%-73% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.6%-11% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.2%+9% vs US avg
x
65+
13.3%-18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.5%-77% vs US avg
x
High school
14.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.9%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
60.0%+78% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.7%+18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.2%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.2%-37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.7%+228% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.1%+505% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 50266

Poverty Rate
7.2%-37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.7%+228% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.1%+505% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population36,770
Median age35.0
Poverty rate7.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.7%
Hispanic5.0%
Black2.9%
Asian8.0%
Foreign-born45.7%