ZIP 50315 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Des Moines city, IA (50315)

Median Income

$62,036

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,028

Wealth inflow

Population

35,349

Unemployment

4.2%

0.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,028 for ZIP 50315 (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

4.2%+12% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.9%-68% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.6%+51% vs US avg

419

Establishments

5,284

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction10.1%
Manufacturing10.4%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Retail trade12.8%
Transportation, utilities6.7%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.9%
Professional, scientific, management11.3%
Education, health care, social17.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.8%
Other services3.2%
Public administration3.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50315 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.1%, median income rose 1.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.2%.

Median Income

$62,036

-17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate