How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50263?

The typical home in 50263 is worth $340,934, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 50263?

Home values in 50263 are down 1.8% over the past year, and up 2.4% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 50263?

A typical home in 50263 rents for about $1,605 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.

What is the property tax rate in 50263?

The effective property tax rate in 50263 is 1.5% — roughly $5,173 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 50263 has a population of 29,611 and a median household income of $102,762.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · IA50263

Dallas County · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Typical home value

$340,934^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -1.8%
5-year / yr: +2.4%
10-year / yr: +2.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +20.0%
vs metro: +19.1%
vs state: +66.6%

Price history

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

The typical home in 50263 is worth $340,934 — 19.1% above the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,605 a month — a 5.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,605^[2]
Gross yield: 5.7%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.4%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.5%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $5,173^[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: 29,611^[3]
Median household income: $102,762^[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: 10
Elementary: 3
Middle: 2
High: 2

Northwest High School
High · Grades 10–12 · Waukee Comm School District
1,524 students
Waukee High School
High · Grades 10–12 · Waukee Comm School District
1,345 students
Prairieview School
Secondary · Grades 8–9 · Waukee Comm School District
1,078 students
Timberline School
Secondary · Grades 8–9 · Waukee Comm School District
918 students
South Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–7 · Waukee Comm School District
913 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 yield5.7%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%

Annual rent$19,263

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$1,724

Loan principal$272,747

Down payment$68,187

Total interest paid$347,874

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 ratio1.52

Monthly cost to own$2,440

Monthly rent$1,605

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: 0th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 72nd percentile^[2]
Property tax: 77th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

10th for fastest-growing in IAView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50263?: The typical home in 50263 is worth $340,934, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 50263?: Home values in 50263 are down 1.8% over the past year, and up 2.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 50263?: A typical home in 50263 rents for about $1,605 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 50263?: The effective property tax rate in 50263 is 1.5% — roughly $5,173 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 50263?: ZIP code 50263 has a population of 29,611 and a median household income of $102,762.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

50211 vs 50263 →
Norwalk, IA
Typical home
$342,969
Gross yield
4.1%
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West Des Moines, IA
Typical home
$337,175
Gross yield
4.8%
50222
East Peru, IA
Typical home
$333,587
Gross yield
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50111
Grimes, IA
Typical home
$348,618
Gross yield
5.1%
50161
Maxwell, IA
Typical home
$330,680
Gross yield
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50063
Dallas Center, IA
Typical home
$329,861
Gross yield
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