How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50232?

The typical home in 50232 is worth $237,612, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 50232?

Home values in 50232 are up 8.7% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.

What is the property tax rate in 50232?

The effective property tax rate in 50232 is 0.8% — roughly $2,015 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 50232 has a population of 569 and a median household income of $87,667.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · IA50232

Jasper County · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Typical home value

$237,612^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +8.7%
5-year / yr: +6.3%
10-year / yr: —

Relative price

vs U.S.: -16.4%
vs metro: -17.0%
vs state: +16.1%

Price history

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

The typical home in 50232 is worth $237,612 — 17.0% below the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#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: 0.8%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,015^[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: 569^[3]
Median household income: $87,667^[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

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 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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,201

Loan principal$190,089

Down payment$47,522

Total interest paid$242,449

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 ratio—

Monthly cost to own$1,568

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: 81st percentile^[1]
Rental yield: —^[2]
Property tax: 4th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50232?: The typical home in 50232 is worth $237,612, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 50232?: Home values in 50232 are up 8.7% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 50232?: The effective property tax rate in 50232 is 0.8% — roughly $2,015 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 50232?: ZIP code 50232 has a population of 569 and a median household income of $87,667.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

50054 vs 50232 →
Colfax, IA
Typical home
$236,038
Gross yield
—
50310 vs 50232 →
Des Moines, IA
Typical home
$235,743
Gross yield
4.9%
50066
Dawson, IA
Typical home
$233,288
Gross yield
—
50311
Des Moines, IA
Typical home
$231,880
Gross yield
4.9%
50070
Dexter, IA
Typical home
$231,475
Gross yield
—
50309
Des Moines, IA
Typical home
$244,567
Gross yield
6.2%

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