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ZIP 50310

Pop. 31,177·Polk County·40th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,023/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$942
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ZIP 50310 · $1,023
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$763
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$948
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR+
$1,326
Research median
$948/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,276/yr
At $1,023/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyPolk County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.4% YoY, +2.4% 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
$842 → $1,023
up 21.5%
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 $842 to $1,023, a 21.5% 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. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50310 covers Des Moines, IA. The median rent here is $1,023/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $948/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($76,381/yr), ZIP 50310 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50310?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50310 (Des Moines, IA) is $1,023. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50310 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50310's median rent of $1,023/mo is $942 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50310 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50310 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #40 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,023/mo.

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 $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,023/mo in ZIP 50310. The local median household income is $76,381/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50310?

Rent in ZIP 50310 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 50310 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50310 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,023/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($76,381/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50310 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50310 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.4% of ZIP 50310 households are renters, while 69.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50310 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50310 compare to the rest of Des Moines?

ZIP 50310 is more affordable than Des Moines overall. At $1,023/mo, it's $98 below the Des Moines citywide median of $1,121/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50310 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50310 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,023/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 50310's median household income ($76,381/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50310 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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