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West Des Moines, Iowa

Population: 68,723 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
68,723
People
Median age
36
Housing
Total households
32,233
Income
Median household income
$86,594
Housing
Total housing units
34,006
Employment
Employment rate
70.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
54.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.2%
City details
Local time 01:10:28(CT)
LocationWest Des Moines, IA
Population (ZIP areas)68,673(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
2 Standard
CountyPolk
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates41.55326334019766, -93.78360900535648
Land area41.6 sq miles(107,760,706 m²)

Map of West Des Moines, Iowa with ZIP codes

Map of West Des Moines, Iowa and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in West Des Moines

Explore the ZIP codes that make up West Des Moines. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
50265Standard$85,91532,187
50266Standard$87,02536,486

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS