West Des Moines
City in Polk County, Iowa
West Des Moines is a city in Polk County, Iowa, with 68,723 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 955 ft (291 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clive, 4.4 miles N.
- 68,723residents (2020 Census)
- 955 ftelevation · 291 m
- 47.7 sq miland area · 123.6 km²
- 1,440 / sq mipopulation density
- 50265main ZIP code (3 in total)
About West Des Moines
West Des Moines is a city in Iowa, United States. Most of the city is in Polk County, some of it is in Dallas County, and small portions extend into Warren and Madison Counties.
The city population was 68,723 as of the 2020 census, and according to 2025 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 74,224. West Des Moines is the third most populous city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the seventh most populous city in Iowa.
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Living in West Des Moines
- Median household income
- $86,594
- Median home value
- $309,000
- Median rent
- $1,237/mo
- Median age
- 36
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West Des Moines had 68,723 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 68,723 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,440 per sq mi (556 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Des Moines at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 68,723 (2020) |
| Land area | 47.71 sq mi (123.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.01 sq mi (2.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5499° N, 93.7814° W |
| ZIP codes | 50265, 50266, 50325 |
| Official website | wdm.iowa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1983910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Des Moines
- Clive4.4 mi N
- Cumming4.6 mi S
- Windsor Heights5.2 mi NE
- Waukee5.9 mi NW
- Urbandale6.0 mi N
- Norwalk6.1 mi SE
- Van Meter8.6 mi W
- Grimes8.9 mi N
- Des Moines9.0 mi E
- Johnston10.2 mi N
- Spring Hill11.7 mi SE
- De Soto11.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about West Des Moines
What county is West Des Moines in?
West Des Moines is in Polk County, Iowa.
What is the population of West Des Moines, IA?
68,723 people lived in West Des Moines at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Des Moines, IA?
The main ZIP code is 50265. Other ZIP codes: 50266, 50325.
What is the elevation of West Des Moines?
955 feet (291 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Des Moines?
Clive (4.4 mi), Cumming (4.6 mi), Windsor Heights (5.2 mi), Waukee (5.9 mi), Urbandale (6.0 mi).
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