ZIP 50321 — 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 (50321)

Median Income

$77,636

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+447

Wealth inflow

Population

7,787

Unemployment

6.4%

2.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 447 for ZIP 50321 (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

6.4%+72% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.6%-90% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.5%+24% vs US avg

329

Establishments

17,023

Employees

~52 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Finance and insurance

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction7.9%
Manufacturing8.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade6.7%
Transportation, utilities3.6%
Information0.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate16.3%
Professional, scientific, management13.0%
Education, health care, social18.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.8%
Other services5.6%
Public administration4.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50321 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 10.1%, median income rose 6.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.5%.

Median Income

$77,636

+3% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate