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ZIP 50317

Pop. 36,548·Polk County·19th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,325/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$640
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ZIP 50317 · $1,325
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,200/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
$15,900/yr
At $1,325/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyPolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50317 (Des Moines, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,548
Median income
$65,617
Median age
37.2
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
26.9%
21.4%
24%
13.1%
14.6%
Under 1826.9%
18–3421.4%
35–5424%
55–6413.1%
65+14.6%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
65.6%
19.3%
White65.6%
Black8.4%
Hispanic19.3%
Asian3.6%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
13.3%
39.6%
31.5%
15.6%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma39.6%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+15.6%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50317 in Des Moines, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,672 → $65,617
up 11.8%
Population
36,051 → 36,548
up 1.4%
Renter share
29.4% → 27.5%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16% → 15.6%
-0.4 pts
Median age
35.9 → 37.2
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 50317 in Des Moines, IA now reports about $65,617, up from $58,672 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,051 to 36,548 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 27.5% of households rent today, against 29.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50317 covers Des Moines, IA. The median rent here is $1,325/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($65,617/yr), ZIP 50317 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50317?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50317 (Des Moines, IA) is $1,325. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50317 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50317's median rent of $1,325/mo is $640 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50317 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50317 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #19 out of 55 ZIPs tracked at $1,325/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50317?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,325/mo in ZIP 50317. The local median household income is $65,617/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50317?

Rent in ZIP 50317 has increased 9.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 50317 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50317 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,325/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($65,617/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50317 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50317 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 50317 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50317 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50317 compare to the rest of Des Moines?

ZIP 50317 is pricier than Des Moines as a whole. At $1,325/mo, it's $204 above the Des Moines citywide median of $1,121/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50317 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50317 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,325/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 50317's median household income ($65,617/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50317 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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