What to know about ZIP 50319
ZIP code 50319 covers Des Moines, IA in Polk County.
It sits in telephone area code 515; U.S. House district IA-3; the DES MOINES - AMES media market.
Des Moines city, IA
ZIP Code 50319 — Des Moines city, IA Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
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Overview of ZIP Code 50319
UniversityUniversity / college area
Local search focus: University
Des Moines, IA sits in a university / college context (near mercy college of health sciences (1.2 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.
Climate risk and migration signals
FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Des Moines city, IA as Relatively Moderate (composite score 92.0), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (92.1) and wildfire (57.7). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.
Climate normals for Des Moines city, IA show little to no average snow and around 36.5 inches of annual precipitation.
Nearby (from this ZIP)
Airport DSM (4.8 miles (7.7 km)) · Mercy College of Health Sciences (1.2 miles (1.9 km)) · Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (116.4 miles (187.4 km)) · VA: Des Moines Regional Benefit Office (0.9 miles (1.4 km))
Full lists and map pins are in the Infrastructure section below.