West Des Moines, IA 50265

Population 31,733

50265 is zip code located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The population is 31,733, making 50265 the largest zipcode in West Des Moines and the 3rd largest in Polk County.

There are 7 public schools in 50265 with an average Homefacts rating of B. , and there are 35 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 50265. Unemployment in 50265 is low.

Zip codes within West Des Moines include 50266.

West Des Moines Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

18.55% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

11 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.4%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in 50265, IA and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates 50265's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
8 Private Schools

Dowling Catholic High School

Iowa Christian Academy

New Horizos Academy

Sacred Heart School

Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 50265 in our database.

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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    5%
  • Rented
    32.7%
  • Owned
    62.3%

319 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of West Des Moines, IA issued 319 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 319 permits, 241 were issued for single family homes and 78 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Des Moines, IA issued 1,035 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,035 permits, 495 were issued for single family homes and 540 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $700
  • 1 Bedroom: $820
  • 2 Bedrooms: $990
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,360
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,440

Zip Codes

50265 50266

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

11 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    West Des Moines, IA has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    West Des Moines, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    West Des Moines, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.55°
  • February 25.88°
  • March 41.22°
  • April 52.37°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 70.48°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 74.7°
  • September 66.1°
  • October 52.75°
  • November 42°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Des Moines, IA

Earthquakes
West Des Moines, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Des Moines, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Des Moines, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Des Moines, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 50265: $66,813

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Des Moines is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 23.92%
White Collar - 76.08%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

5 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 50265 in our database.

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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