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West Des Moines has about 71,100 residents (ACS 2024 5-year) and spans Polk, Dallas, Madison and Warren counties. Its housing is mixed: the median home was built in 1994, with about 12% older than 1960, mostly in the older blocks near Valley Junction.

About 57% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with a median value of $309,000. Newer subdivisions in the western part of the city often have builder-installed drain tile and sump pits, so pump capacity, backups and discharge routing are common questions.

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West Des Moines: Key Facts and Sources

PopulationAbout 71,100 (71,083) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter)
Age of homesMedian year built 1994; about 12% built before 1960 (4,233 of 34,006 housing units) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter)
Owner-occupied homesAbout 57% (18,491 of 32,233); median home value $309,000 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter)

ZIP codes covered: 50265, 50266

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