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ZIP 50312

Pop. 15,802·Polk County·29th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,217/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.2%
Month-over-Month
-6.2%
vs US Median
-$748
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 50312 · $1,217
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,250/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,604/yr
At $1,217/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyPolk County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+16.2% YoY, -6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50312 (Des Moines, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 61.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,802
Median income
$92,242
Median age
40.3
Renters
36.3%
Age distribution
19.6%
21.6%
28.8%
19.5%
Under 1819.6%
18–3421.6%
35–5428.8%
55–6410.5%
65+19.5%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
82.3%
White82.3%
Black4.1%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian4.7%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
14.8%
22.4%
61.2%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+61.2%
Housing tenure
63.7%
36.3%
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50312 in Des Moines, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,757 → $92,242
up 32.2%
Population
15,740 → 15,802
up 0.4%
Renter share
36% → 36.3%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
60.5% → 61.2%
+0.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $69,757 to $92,242 across the same window, up 32.2% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50312 covers Des Moines, IA. The median rent here is $1,217/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($92,242/yr), ZIP 50312 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50312?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50312 (Des Moines, IA) is $1,217. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50312 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50312's median rent of $1,217/mo is $748 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50312 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50312 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #29 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,217/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50312?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,217/mo in ZIP 50312. The local median household income is $92,242/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50312?

Rent in ZIP 50312 has increased 16.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 50312 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50312 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,217/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($92,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50312 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50312 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.3% of ZIP 50312 households are renters, while 63.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50312 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50312 compare to the rest of Des Moines?

ZIP 50312 is pricier than Des Moines as a whole. At $1,217/mo, it's $96 above the Des Moines citywide median of $1,121/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50312 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50312 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,217/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 50312's median household income ($92,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50312 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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