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U.S. ZIP Code · IA50220

Dallas County · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Typical home value

$171,110[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-39.8%
vs metro
-40.2%
vs state
-16.4%
ZIP 50220 location in IA
Location of ZIP 50220 in IA

Price history

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

The typical home in 50220 is worth $171,110 — 40.2% below the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $885 a month — a 6.2% 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
$885[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,392[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Dallas 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
9,216[3]
Median household income
$71,671[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+933[5]
Moved in
5,347
Moved out
4,414

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Perry Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Perry Comm School District

    869 students

  • Perry High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Perry Comm School District

    589 students

  • Perry Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Perry Comm School District

    369 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 yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$10,620

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$865
Loan principal$136,888
Down payment$34,222
Total interest paid$174,593

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 ratio1.36
Monthly cost to own$1,207
Monthly rent$885

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
66th percentile[1]
Rental yield
79th percentile[2]
Property tax
59th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50220?
The typical home in 50220 is worth $171,110, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 50220?
Home values in 50220 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 50220?
A typical home in 50220 rents for about $885 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 50220?
The effective property tax rate in 50220 is 1.4% — roughly $2,392 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 50220?
ZIP code 50220 has a population of 9,216 and a median household income of $71,671.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Jamaica, IA

    Typical home
    $169,182
    Gross yield
  • Des Moines, IA

    Typical home
    $165,023
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Coon Rapids, IA

    Typical home
    $177,312
    Gross yield
  • Des Moines, IA

    Typical home
    $164,442
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Bagley, IA

    Typical home
    $156,888
    Gross yield
  • Des Moines, IA

    Typical home
    $187,804
    Gross yield
    8.2%

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