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Des Moines city, IA

ZIP 50321 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50321

50321 has a population of 7,787 with a median age of 36.0 yrs (46.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
76.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Black
13.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-78% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.9%-42% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.8%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
14.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.0%-46% vs US avg
x
High school
24.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.2%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
41.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.8%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.3%+4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
38/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.4%+140% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.1%+850% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 50321

Poverty Rate
10.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.4%+140% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.2%-48% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.1%+850% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,787
Median age36.0
Poverty rate10.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White76.8%
Hispanic10.9%
Black13.0%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born28.1%