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ZIP 50023

Population: 46,306 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 50023 is $354,912 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,502/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$354,912

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$354,912
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+50.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$355,034

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$350,000
Median list price
$359,900
Median price per sqft
$231
1-year sale-price change
-5.4%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
260
For-sale inventory
230
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
208
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
75

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,502/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,856/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,901/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.8 : 1
Schools include
Ankeny High School, Parkview Middle School, Northwest Elementary School, Northview Middle School, Crocker Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
7
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Des Moines TCE (9.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.1 in
Annual snowfall
24.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
968
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
68,329
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
54,761

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Ankeny Regional Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2008
Housing built before 1970
10.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
66.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,777
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 50023State medianUS median
Typical home value$354,912—$288,527
Median sale price$350,000—$325,000
Median days on market23 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,502/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,777—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 50023?
$354,912.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50023?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50023?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50023?
Typical rent: $1,502/month.
Is ZIP 50023 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 50023. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50023?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50023?
15 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 50023 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50023?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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