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ZIP 50324

Population: 5,143 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 50324 is $286,236 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $317,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,400/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$286,236

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$286,236
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+23.9%
10-year appreciation
+66.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$286,236

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$317,000
Median list price
$310,000
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
+6.4%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,400/mo
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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Des Moines Independent Comm School District, West Des Moines Comm School District
Schools include
Cowles Elementary School, Clive Learning Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
14
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination (1.7 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)

Annual precipitation
37.8 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
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
726
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
79,043
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,762

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Morningstar Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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
1960
Housing built before 1970
79.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,732
Households with broadband internet
79.4%

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

How it compares

ZIP 50324State medianUS median
Typical home value$286,236—$288,527
Median sale price$317,000—$325,000
Median days on market26 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,400/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,732—$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 50324?
$286,236.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50324?
$317,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50324?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50324?
Typical rent: $1,400/month.
Is ZIP 50324 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 50324. 14 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50324?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination, 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 50324?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 50324 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50324?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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