ZIP code 50317
Where is ZIP code 50317?
Des Moines, Iowa
Polk County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50317 belongs to Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. 50317 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 36,548 people live in the 50317 area, where the median household income is $65,617. The closest ZIP codes are 50327 (Pleasant Hill, 2 mi south), 50316 (Des Moines, 3.6 mi west) and 50032 (Berwick, 3.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 50317 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Des Moines |
| Also accepted | Pleasant Hill |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Polk County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 515 |
| Coordinates | 41.6122, -93.5296 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 503 |
Population and income in 50317
| Population | 36,548 · higher than 99% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,653 · higher than 96% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.2 years · lower than 80% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $65,617 · lower than 69% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,592 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $177,600 · higher than 61% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,102 a month |
| Housing units | 15,077 |
| Households | 14,229 (2.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 28% |
| Land area | 22.11 sq mi (plus 0.89 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50317. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50317
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50327 | Pleasant Hill, IA | 2 mi S | Standard |
| 50316 | Des Moines, IA | 3.6 mi W | Standard |
| 50032 | Berwick, IA | 3.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 50009 | Altoona, IA | 3.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 50319 | Des Moines, IA | 4.1 mi W | Standard |
| 50307 | Des Moines, IA | 4.2 mi W | Standard |
| 50301 | Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 50302 | Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 50303 | Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 50304 | Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 50305 | Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 50306 | Des Moines, IA | 4.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50317 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50317
123 MAIN ST
DES MOINES IA 50317
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PLEASANT HILL as the city name for 50317. Avoid Capital Heights, Carbondale, Norwoodville and Risingsun: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50317-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
- 50312
- 50313
- 50314
- 50315
- 50316
- 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 50317?
- 50317 is a Des Moines, Iowa ZIP code. Pleasant Hill is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 50317 in?
- ZIP code 50317 is in Polk County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50317 in?
- 50317 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50317?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50317 use area code 515.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50317?
- About 36,548 people live in ZIP code 50317, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50317?
- The median household income in 50317 is $65,617 a year, lower than 69% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50317?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50317 are 50327 (Pleasant Hill, 2 miles), 50316 (Des Moines, 3.6 miles), 50032 (Berwick, 3.8 miles) and 50009 (Altoona, 3.8 miles).