PUBLIC REGISTRY INFORMATION
870 registered sex offenders in Des Moines, Iowa
See the October 2026 registry snapshot for Des Moines and search the map near a specific address.
Registry snapshot
October 2026- Registry records
- 870
- Registry source
- Iowa Sex Offender Registry
This is a snapshot. Check the official registry for current information.
Registry statistics
Population and rate comparison- Registry records per 10,000 residents
- 41.0
- Population estimate
- 212,421
- About 1 registry record per
- 244 residents
82% above Polk County’s rate
About this snapshot
The October 2026 snapshot lists 870 registry records in Des Moines, Iowa. With an estimated population of 212,421, that is 41.0 registry records per 10,000 residents. This is 65% above the Iowa statewide rate (24.8 per 10,000).
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Nearby counties
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | 55 | 54,409 | 10.1 |
ZIP codes near Des Moines
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP code 50315 | 233 | 34,816 | 66.9 |
| ZIP code 50313 | 199 | 17,440 | 114.1 |
| ZIP code 50317 | 124 | 36,548 | 33.9 |
| ZIP code 50310 | 76 | 31,177 | 24.4 |
| ZIP code 50321 | 62 | 7,900 | 78.5 |
| ZIP code 50316 | 58 | 16,710 | 34.7 |
| ZIP code 50309 | 55 | 10,110 | 54.4 |
| ZIP code 50322 | 52 | 31,931 | 16.3 |
| ZIP code 50266 | 41 | 37,523 | 10.9 |
| ZIP code 50311 | 39 | 14,574 | 26.8 |
| ZIP code 50314 | 38 | 10,438 | 36.4 |
| ZIP code 50265 | 36 | 33,488 | 10.8 |
| ZIP code 50023 | 34 | 46,306 | 7.3 |
| ZIP code 50320 | 33 | 24,807 | 13.3 |
| ZIP code 50312 | 19 | 15,802 | 12.0 |
| ZIP code 50047 | 12 | 6,690 | 17.9 |
| ZIP code 50324 | 9 | 5,143 | 17.5 |
| ZIP code 50319 | 2 | — | — |
Other cities near Polk County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny | 65 | 72,615 | 9.0 |
| Altoona | 27 | 21,495 | 12.6 |
| Bondurant | 17 | 8,560 | 19.9 |
| Johnston | 9 | 24,384 | 3.7 |
| Pleasant Hill | 9 | 11,136 | 8.1 |
| Polk City | 8 | 6,037 | 13.3 |
| Windsor Heights | 8 | 5,143 | 15.6 |
| Grimes | 6 | 16,366 | 3.7 |
| Desmoines | 2 | — | — |
| Elkhart | 2 | 899 | 22.2 |
| Mitchellville | 2 | 2,579 | 7.8 |
| Cambridge | 1 | 803 | 12.5 |
| Des Moijnes | 1 | — | — |
| Des Smoines | 1 | — | — |
| West De Smoines | 1 | — | — |
Each area shows its own total. City, county, and ZIP totals can overlap. Population figures, where shown: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate.
Frequently asked questions
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The October 2026 snapshot lists 870 registry records in Des Moines, Iowa. Counts may differ from official registry totals. Check the official registry for current details.
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