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Waukee, IA — ZIP 50263

Population: 29,611 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 50263 (Waukee, IA) is $342,068 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $412,450 after a median 133 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,596/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$342,068

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

133

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$342,068
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-2.3%
5-year appreciation
+8.7%
10-year appreciation
+29.1%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$353,166
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$412,450
Median list price
$464,950
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
-1.4%
Median days on market
133 days
Homes sold (recent period)
192
For-sale inventory
209
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
250
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
60

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,596/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,080/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Eason Elementary School, Prairieview School, Waukee Elementary School, Waukee Middle School, Waukee High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination (9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,683
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,467

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Jungmanns Landing (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,007 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,011
Housing built before 1970
5.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
78.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,507
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
81.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,757
Average weekly wage
$1,474
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
873

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 50263State medianUS median
Median home value$342,068$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$412,450$220,000$325,000
Median days on market133 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,596/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,507$1,927$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 median home value in ZIP 50263?
$342,068.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50263?
$412,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50263?
Median days on market: 133 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50263?
Typical rent: $1,596/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50263?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 50263 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50263?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50263?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50263?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50263?
10 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 50263 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50263?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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