The Carpenter (And Drake) Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

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Selecting the ideal neighborhood involves considering the amenities and characteristics of the surrounding area. This page deep dives into the Carpenter (And Drake) neighborhood by understanding the schools in Polk County, economics and diversity of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro and deep diving into the crime in Carpenter (And Drake)’s 50311 zip code.

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Zip Code(s)

50311

Time Zone

America/Chicago

County

Polk

Who Lives in Des Moines?

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Total Population

709,466

10-Year Change

1.51%

Family Households

62.9%

Per Household

2.42

D
Diversity Grade
White alone
80.3%
Black or African American alone
5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
0.3%
Asian alone
4.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
0%
Hispanic or Latino
7.8%
Men vs. Women
Female 50.2%
D
Retirement
C
Raising a Family
Under 5 years
6.4%
Under 18 years
24.6%
Over 65 years
14.2%

How does Des Moines-West Des Moines compare?

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Housing in 50311

Total Households

6,386

Own vs. Rent

Own 48.1%
Rent 51.94174757%

Typical Age of Homes

1939 or earlier

Common Residence Type

single-family homes

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Des Moines Schools

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Student-Teacher Ratio

The Polk School District in Polk County, FL, is home to 105,422 students across 164 schools. Based on enrollment numbers, Polk ranks #7 in Florida. Grades from Pre-K to 12 are offered in the district.

Polk School District received a student-teacher ratio grade of B, averaging 17.79 students per teacher.

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District Schools

164

Student Enrollments

105,422

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.79:1

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Crime in Polk

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