ZIP code 50312
Where is ZIP code 50312?
Des Moines, Iowa
Polk County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50312 belongs to Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. 50312 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 515. About 15,802 people live in the 50312 area, where the median household income is $92,242. The closest ZIP codes are 50311 (Des Moines, 1.1 mi north), 50392 (Des Moines, 2.3 mi east) and 50314 (Des Moines, 2.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 50312 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Des Moines |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Polk County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 515 |
| Coordinates | 41.5855, -93.6719 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 503 |
Population and income in 50312
| Population | 15,802 · higher than 94% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,807 · higher than 98% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.3 years · lower than 64% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $92,242 · higher than 82% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $67,131 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 61% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $291,900 · higher than 91% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,074 a month |
| Housing units | 8,203 |
| Households | 7,584 (2.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 5.63 sq mi (plus 0.25 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50312. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50312
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50311 | Des Moines, IA | 1.1 mi N | Standard |
| 50392 | Des Moines, IA | 2.3 mi E | Unique |
| 50314 | Des Moines, IA | 2.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 50324 | Windsor Heights, IA | 2.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 50309 | Des Moines, IA | 2.6 mi E | Standard |
| 50321 | Des Moines, IA | 2.7 mi S | Standard |
| 50310 | Des Moines, IA | 2.8 mi N | Standard |
| 50307 | Des Moines, IA | 3.4 mi E | Standard |
| 50398 | Urbandale, IA | 3.5 mi NW | Unique |
| 50319 | Des Moines, IA | 3.5 mi E | Standard |
| 50265 | West Des Moines, IA | 3.8 mi W | Standard |
| 50315 | Des Moines, IA | 3.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50312 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50312
123 MAIN ST
DES MOINES IA 50312
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50312-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Des Moines, IA
- 50301
- 50302
- 50303
- 50304
- 50305
- 50306
- 50307
- 50308
- 50309
- 50310
- 50311
- 50313
- 50314
- 50315
- 50316
- 50317
- 50318
- 50319
- 50320
- 50321
- 50328
- 50329
- 50330
- 50331
- 50332
- 50333
- 50334
- 50335
- 50336
- 50339
- 50340
- 50359
- 50360
- 50361
- 50362
- 50363
- 50364
- 50367
- 50368
- 50369
- 50380
- 50381
- 50391
- 50392
- 50393
- 50394
- 50395
- 50396
- 50936
- 50940
- 50947
- 50980
- 50981
- 50982
- 50983
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50312?
- 50312 is a Des Moines, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50312 in?
- ZIP code 50312 is in Polk County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50312 in?
- 50312 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50312?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50312 use area code 515.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50312?
- About 15,802 people live in ZIP code 50312, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50312?
- The median household income in 50312 is $92,242 a year, higher than 82% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50312?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50312 are 50311 (Des Moines, 1.1 miles), 50392 (Des Moines, 2.3 miles), 50314 (Des Moines, 2.3 miles) and 50324 (Windsor Heights, 2.5 miles).