Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) in Des Moines, IA

As Iowa's capital, Des Moines is a hub of government, lobbying, and political activity. The 13,749 businesses here range from policy shops to contractors serving state agencies. Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) is a proven channel in this market - whether you're reaching constituents, promoting services to government buyers, or targeting the professionals who cluster around power. With 560k residents and significant daytime population from commuters, there are plenty of mailboxes to reach.

Des Moines is a family town - 24.5% of residents are under 18, and households here make decisions together. Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) arrives at the kitchen table, where families actually discuss purchases. Parents in Des Moines are looking for activities, services, and local businesses they can trust with their kids. Your mailer gets pinned to the fridge, not lost in an inbox that parents barely have time to check.

With median home values at $232,000 and household income around $78,827, Des Moines is a value-conscious market. Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) works well here because the math is simple: reach thousands of households for $0.18-$0.35 per piece. For EDDM in particular, we often recommend larger quantities at lower frequencies rather than expensive pieces with limited reach.

Des Moines's economy is led by professional services (11.9% of businesses), followed by retail trade. Whatever your industry, Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) helps you reach the 560k residents and 13,749 businesses here. The key is matching your offer to local needs and timing campaigns around seasonal patterns.

Des Moines families make purchasing decisions together - and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) ends up on the kitchen counter where everyone sees it. Kids' activity centers, family restaurants, tutoring services, and pediatric practices all report strong ROI from targeting family-heavy ZIP codes. With 24.5% of residents under 18, you're reaching households actively spending on their kids.