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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Iowa Postal Zip Code 50309
3.3% of Iowa is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 50309 is used by homes and businesses in and around Des Moines, Iowa, and covers 7.8 square kilometers. About 7.8 square kilometers of this postal code falls within a USDA exclusion zone. By percentage, about 100.0% of zip code area 50309 is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Des Moines, IA?
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Here are some interesting facts and historical anecdotes related to Des Moines, Iowa:
- Des Moines is both the capital city and the most populous city in the state of Iowa. As of 2020, its population was estimated to be around 216,853 people.
- The city's name comes from the nearby Des Moines River, which is believed to have been named by French explorers in the 17th century. The name means "of the monks" in French, a reference to the Trappist monks who lived near the river.
- Des Moines played an important role in the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century. It was a major center of commerce and transportation, with many settlers passing through on their way to settle the western frontier.
- In the late 1800s, Des Moines became known as the "Hartford of the West" due to its thriving insurance industry. Many major insurance companies were headquartered in the city, and as a result, it became one of the wealthiest cities in the country.
- One of Des Moines' most famous citizens was John Wayne, the actor and film icon. Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa (about 40 miles southwest of Des Moines), but he lived in the capital city for a time in his youth and attended school there.
- In more recent history, Des Moines has gained recognition for its thriving arts and culture scene. The city is home to several world-class museums, theaters, and performance venues, as well as numerous festivals and events throughout the year.
Iowa Contact InformationFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Iowa
State Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
ph: 515-284-4663
fax: 855-251-2243
