ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 50310

Part of Des Moines, IA

Pop. 31,177·Polk County·48th most expensive ZIP in Iowa

Median rent (all units)

$913/mo

Year-over-Year

-4.6%

Month-over-Month

-1.4%

vs US Median

-$1,019

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 50310 · $913

More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$681

1 BR

$714

2 BR

$846

3 BR

$1,150

4 BR+

$1,183

Research median

$846/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

April. Asking rents in ZIP 50310 usually run 0.4% below trend in April and 0.5% above it in September, about $8 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 50310 is 6.5% below its high of $976 in February 2026, at $913 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Iowa

Rent in ZIP 50310 changed -4.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 4 months in a row, and rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,381) is $1,910 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,790).

Rank in Des Moines

1st cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Des Moines.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 50310. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$10,956/yr

At $913/mo median

Location

CityDes Moines

StateIA

CountyPolk County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 4.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50310 (Des Moines, IA) is majority owner-occupied, 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,177

Median income

$76,381

Median age

37.1

Renters

30.4%

Age distribution

22.3%

24.6%

25.1%

12.7%

15.3%

Under 1822.3%

18–3424.6%

35–5425.1%

55–6412.7%

65+15.3%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

69.8%

White69.8%

Black10.6%

Hispanic7.6%

Asian9%

Other3%

Education (25+)

21.7%

29.6%

36.8%

No HS diploma11.9%

HS diploma21.7%

Some college29.6%

Bachelor's+36.8%

Housing tenure

69.6%

30.4%

Owner69.6%

Renter30.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50310 in Des Moines, IA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$814 → $913

up 12.2%

Income

$67,769 → $76,381

up 12.7%

Population

31,820 → 31,177

down 2.0%

Renter share

29.1% → 30.4%

+1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

36.2% → 36.8%

+0.6 pts

Median age

35.7 → 37.1

+1.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 50310 in Des Moines, IA has increased from $814 to $913, a 12.2% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 50310 in Des Moines, IA now reports about $76,381, up from $67,769 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 31,820 residents to roughly 31,177. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 50310 in Des Moines, IA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 50310 covers Des Moines, IA. The median rent here is $913/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $714/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $846/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($76,381/yr), ZIP 50310 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50310?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (about $18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $913/mo in ZIP 50310. The local median household income is $76,381/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50310?

Rent in ZIP 50310 has fallen 4.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 6.5% below its high of $976 in February 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 50310?

Asking rents in ZIP 50310 are usually lowest in April, about 0.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $8 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 50310 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50310 is one of the more affordable among Iowa ZIP codes for rent, ranking #48 of 54 at $913/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 50310 changed -4.6%, against a typical +4.3% across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks.