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Des moines, IA — ZIP 50309

Population: 10,110 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 50309 (Des moines, IA) is $244,736 — down 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $486,900 after a median 1048 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,272/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,736

Median home value

-5.4%

1-year change

1048

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,736
1-year appreciation
-5.4%
3-year appreciation
-4.0%
5-year appreciation
+13.7%
10-year appreciation
+72.8%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$265,297
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
$486,900
Median price per sqft
$208
Median days on market
1048 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,272/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,370/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,910/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Downtown School, Walnut Street School, Virtual Campus

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
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
18.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Des Moines TCE (0.9 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)

Annual precipitation
40.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
168
Days with Moderate air quality
182
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
469
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
89,754
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
68,705

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-1,132 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,633
Mean commute to work
11 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
276,007
Average weekly wage
$1,354
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,295

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

How it compares

ZIP 50309State medianUS median
Median home value$244,736$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$486,900$220,000$325,000
Median days on market1048 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,272/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,633$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 50309?
$244,736.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50309?
$486,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50309?
Median days on market: 1048 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50309?
Typical rent: $1,272/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50309?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave.
Is ZIP 50309 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50309?
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 50309?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50309?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Des Moines TCE, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 50309?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 50309 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 50309?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50309?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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