ZIP 50309 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Des Moines city, IA (50309)

Median Income

$57,974

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+528

Wealth inflow

Population

9,199

Unemployment

4.3%

0.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 528 for ZIP 50309 (Des Moines city, IA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.3%+16% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.2%-63% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.5%-36% vs US avg

1,186

Establishments

38,489

Employees

~32 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.4%
Construction3.4%
Manufacturing4.8%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade7.2%
Transportation, utilities3.2%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.3%
Professional, scientific, management24.2%
Education, health care, social26.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.8%
Other services4.5%
Public administration5.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50309 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 11.8%, median income fell 2.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 18.6%.

Median Income

$57,974

-23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate