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U.S. ZIP Code · IA50007

Polk County · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Typical home value

$388,196[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.3%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+36.7%
vs metro
+35.6%
vs state
+89.7%
ZIP 50007 location in IA
Location of ZIP 50007 in IA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 50007 is worth $388,196 — 35.6% above the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,301[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Polk County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
444[3]
Median household income
$120,417[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Polk County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+468[5]
Moved in
12,860
Moved out
12,392

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • North Polk High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · North Polk Comm School District

    647 students

  • North Polk Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · North Polk Comm School District

    493 students

  • North Polk Central Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · North Polk Comm School District

    379 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,963
Loan principal$310,557
Down payment$77,639
Total interest paid$396,098

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,810
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
72nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50007?
The typical home in 50007 is worth $388,196, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 50007?
Home values in 50007 are up 4.3% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 50007?
The effective property tax rate in 50007 is 1.6% — roughly $6,301 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 50007?
ZIP code 50007 has a population of 444 and a median household income of $120,417.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Granger, IA

    Typical home
    $380,690
    Gross yield
  • Adel, IA

    Typical home
    $396,070
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Johnston, IA

    Typical home
    $398,965
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • St. Charles, IA

    Typical home
    $399,114
    Gross yield
  • West Des Moines, IA

    Typical home
    $408,285
    Gross yield
  • Ackworth, IA

    Typical home
    $409,991
    Gross yield

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