Income & Economy in Des Moines city, IA (50311)
Median Income
$63,233
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+911
Wealth inflow
Population
15,889
Unemployment
7.0%
3.3pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 911 for ZIP 50311 (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.
Historical Trends in 50311 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 0.3%, median income fell 2.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 16.2%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,233 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| Establishments | 235 |
| Employees | 5,349 |