How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50125?

The typical home in 50125 is worth $311,739, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 50125?

Home values in 50125 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 50125?

A typical home in 50125 rents for about $1,205 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.

What is the property tax rate in 50125?

The effective property tax rate in 50125 is 1.4% — roughly $4,341 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 50125 has a population of 20,121 and a median household income of $84,848.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · IA50125

Warren County · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Typical home value

$311,739^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +3.2%
5-year / yr: +5.0%
10-year / yr: +5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +9.7%
vs metro: +8.9%
vs state: +52.4%

Price history

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

The typical home in 50125 is worth $311,739 — 8.9% above the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,205 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,205^[2]
Gross yield: 4.6%^[2]
Cap rate: 2.8%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.4%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $4,341^[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population: 20,121^[3]
Median household income: $84,848^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: +302^[5]
Moved in: 1,822
Moved out: 1,520

Schools

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

Public schools: 6
Elementary: 4
Middle: 1
High: 1

Indianola High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Indianola Comm School District
1,139 students
Indianola Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Indianola Comm School District
820 students
Wilder Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Indianola Comm School District
471 students
Emerson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Indianola Comm School District
415 students
Whittier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Indianola Comm School District
397 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield4.6%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%

Annual rent$14,460

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,576

Loan principal$249,391

Down payment$62,348

Total interest paid$318,085

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.82

Monthly cost to own$2,197

Monthly rent$1,205

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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: 41st percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 31st percentile^[2]
Property tax: 56th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50125?: The typical home in 50125 is worth $311,739, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 50125?: Home values in 50125 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 50125?: A typical home in 50125 rents for about $1,205 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 50125?: The effective property tax rate in 50125 is 1.4% — roughly $4,341 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 50125?: ZIP code 50125 has a population of 20,121 and a median household income of $84,848.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

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$312,610
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50327
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$317,415
Gross yield
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50009
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$318,222
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50021
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Typical home
$318,792
Gross yield
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50139
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Typical home
$300,930
Gross yield
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