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ZIP 50314

Pop. 10,438·Polk County·49th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$926/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
-$1,039
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 50314 · $926
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,140/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
$11,112/yr
At $926/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyPolk County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 4.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50314 (Des Moines, IA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,438
Median income
$39,950
Median age
30.9
Renters
52.3%
Age distribution
31.3%
23.4%
26.6%
Under 1831.3%
18–3423.4%
35–5426.6%
55–649.5%
65+9.2%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
28.3%
37.5%
21.9%
12.1%
White28.3%
Black37.5%
Hispanic21.9%
Asian12.1%
Education (25+)
26.3%
26.7%
29.4%
17.6%
No HS diploma26.3%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+17.6%
Housing tenure
47.7%
52.3%
Owner47.7%
Renter52.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50314 in Des Moines, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,083 → $39,950
up 7.7%
Population
10,816 → 10,438
down 3.5%
Renter share
59.1% → 52.3%
-6.8 pts
Bachelor's+
16.9% → 17.6%
+0.7 pts
Median age
30.4 → 30.9
+0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $39,950 today, compared with $37,083 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 50314 in Des Moines, IA losing about 378 residents over the five-year window, down 3.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 59.1% to 52.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50314 covers Des Moines, IA. The median rent here is $926/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($39,950/yr), ZIP 50314 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50314?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50314 (Des Moines, IA) is $926. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50314 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50314's median rent of $926/mo is $1,039 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50314 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50314 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #49 out of 55 ZIPs at $926/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50314?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $926/mo in ZIP 50314. The local median household income is $39,950/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50314?

Rent in ZIP 50314 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 50314 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50314 is considered affordable for renters. At $926/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($39,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50314 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50314 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.3% of ZIP 50314 households are renters, while 47.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 50314 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 50314 compare to the rest of Des Moines?

ZIP 50314 is more affordable than Des Moines overall. At $926/mo, it's $195 below the Des Moines citywide median of $1,121/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50314 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50314 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $926/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 50314's median household income ($39,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50314 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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