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ZIP 50313

Pop. 17,440·Polk County·29th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,204/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.5%
Month-over-Month
-5.8%
vs US Median
-$761
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 50313 · $1,204
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,290/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$14,448/yr
At $1,204/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyPolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.5% YoY, -5.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50313 (Des Moines, IA) is majority owner-occupied, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,440
Median income
$68,361
Median age
37.5
Renters
23.1%
Age distribution
20.7%
24.8%
29.5%
13.2%
Under 1820.7%
18–3424.8%
35–5429.5%
55–6411.7%
65+13.2%
Gender
55.1%
44.9%
Male55.1%
Female44.9%
Race & ethnicity
60.6%
12.8%
15.4%
White60.6%
Black12.8%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian7.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
18.1%
34.2%
29.8%
18%
No HS diploma18.1%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
76.9%
23.1%
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50313 in Des Moines, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,208 → $68,361
up 17.4%
Population
18,762 → 17,440
down 7.0%
Renter share
26% → 23.1%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
14.3% → 18%
+3.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $68,361 today, compared with $58,208 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 18,762 residents to roughly 17,440. Renters now make up 23.1% of households, compared with 26% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18% of adults here, versus 14.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 50313 covers Des Moines, IA. The median rent here is $1,204/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($68,361/yr), ZIP 50313 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50313?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50313 (Des Moines, IA) is $1,204. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50313 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50313's median rent of $1,204/mo is $761 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50313 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50313 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #29 out of 57 ZIPs at $1,204/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50313?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,204/mo in ZIP 50313. The local median household income is $68,361/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50313?

Rent in ZIP 50313 has increased 22.5% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 50313 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50313 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,204/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($68,361/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50313 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50313 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.1% of ZIP 50313 households are renters, while 76.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50313 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50313 compare to the rest of Des Moines?

ZIP 50313 is pricier than Des Moines as a whole. At $1,204/mo, it's $83 above the Des Moines citywide median of $1,121/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50313 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50313 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,204/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 50313's median household income ($68,361/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50313 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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