How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50208?

The typical home in 50208 is worth $204,532, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 50208?

Home values in 50208 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 50208?

A typical home in 50208 rents for about $788 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.

What is the property tax rate in 50208?

The effective property tax rate in 50208 is 1.4% — roughly $2,876 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 50208 has a population of 20,595 and a median household income of $62,306.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · IA50208

Jasper County · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Typical home value

$204,532^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +5.3%
5-year / yr: +6.3%
10-year / yr: +7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -28.0%
vs metro: -28.5%
vs state: ≈ state median

Price history

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

The typical home in 50208 is worth $204,532 — 28.5% below the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $788 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: $788^[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: $2,876^[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk: Relatively 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 Moderate

#Who lives here

Population: 20,595^[3]
Median household income: $62,306^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: +15^[5]
Moved in: 973
Moved out: 958

Schools

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

Public schools: 7
Elementary: 4
Middle: 1
High: 2

Berg Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Newton Comm School District
823 students
Newton Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Newton Comm School District
798 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Newton Comm School District
315 students
Aurora Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Newton Comm School District
260 students
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Newton Comm School District
258 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$9,457

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$1,034

Loan principal$163,626

Down payment$40,906

Total interest paid$208,695

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 ratio1.83

Monthly cost to own$1,445

Monthly rent$788

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: 82nd percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 28th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 62nd percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50208?: The typical home in 50208 is worth $204,532, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 50208?: Home values in 50208 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 50208?: A typical home in 50208 rents for about $788 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 50208?: The effective property tax rate in 50208 is 1.4% — roughly $2,876 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 50208?: ZIP code 50208 has a population of 20,595 and a median household income of $62,306.

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