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870 registered sex offenders in Des Moines, Iowa
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Registry snapshot
October 7, 2026- Registry records
- 870
- Registry source
- Iowa Sex Offender Registry
Informational snapshot; verify current details with the official registry.
Registry context
Population & local 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
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate. Records relative to population, not the share of residents on a registry.
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| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | 55 | 54,409 | 10.1 |
ZIP codes associated with 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 associated with 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 linked area shows its own total. Geographic totals overlap and should not be added together; cities and ZIP codes can cross county boundaries. Population figures, where shown: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How many registered sex offenders are listed in Des Moines?
The October 7, 2026 snapshot lists 870 registered sex offenders in Des Moines, Iowa. Counts are informational and may differ from official registry totals.
How are the associated areas shown?
The linked areas share registry locations with Des Moines. City, county and ZIP boundaries can differ, and their totals should not be added together.
Does the map preview show the whole city?
No. The preview shows public registry locations within 1 mile of the area’s map center. It covers a different area from the total above, and its live results may differ.
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