ZIP Code 50311: Des Moines, IA
Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa uses ZIP code 50311. Its reference point is at latitude 41.601 and longitude -93.6729 (41°36'03.6"N 93°40'22.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 50311
Des Moines has 60 ZIP codes in our directory, and Polk County has 80.
Iowa has 1,104 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 50312 in Des Moines, about 1.1 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 50311 |
|---|---|
| Place | Des Moines |
| County | Polk County |
| State | Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 41.601 |
| Longitude | -93.6729 |
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Map of ZIP Code 50311
Map centred on 41.601, -93.6729. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Des Moines, Iowa
Video: Des Moines, Iowa
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ZIP Codes Near 50311
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 50311, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 50311, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Windsor Heights – 2.2 mi west
- Clive – 3.8 mi west
- Urbandale – 4.3 mi northwest
- Johnston – 5.2 mi north
- West Des Moines – 5.5 mi west
- Norwalk – 8.0 mi south
- Berwick – 8.1 mi northeast
- Ankeny – 8.4 mi northeast
- Grimes – 9.0 mi northwest
- Cumming – 9.0 mi southwest
Schools Near Des Moines
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 50311 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Des Moines, Polk County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Windsor Heights, Urbandale and Clive widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Des Moines are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 50311.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Des Moines can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Windsor Heights, Urbandale and Clive.
Shopping and Dining in Des Moines
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Des Moines are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Des Moines, Iowa can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Polk County along with the name Des Moines.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 50311, Windsor Heights lies about 2.2 mi to the west, Urbandale lies about 3.3 mi to the northwest, Clive lies about 3.8 mi to the west, West Des Moines lies about 4.0 mi to the west and Johnston lies about 5.2 mi to the north in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Des Moines show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 50311
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“David Jeremiah (24660558285) (cropped)”): Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Bernie Sanders at Roosevelt High School (24050281453)”): Phil Roeder from Des Moines, IA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Greetings from Des Moines, Iowa - Large Letter Postcard (7850168058)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Greetings from Des Moines, Iowa - Large Letter Postcard (5727901751)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Obama and DL Jesse of San Diego (1405323404)”): Jeremiah Roth from Salt Lake City, UT, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Des Moines, Iowa - Travel Guide 2024” by DoTravel, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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