ZIP 50320 — 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 (50320)

Median Income

$83,710

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,371

Wealth inflow

Population

23,903

Unemployment

7.0%

3.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,371 for ZIP 50320 (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

7.0%+89% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.4%+49% vs US avg

299

Establishments

3,534

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Finance and insurance

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction8.2%
Manufacturing11.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade9.7%
Transportation, utilities6.4%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate15.6%
Professional, scientific, management11.2%
Education, health care, social17.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.1%
Other services4.3%
Public administration4.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50320 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.8%, median income rose 9.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.8%.

Median Income

$83,710

+11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate