How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50310?

The typical home in 50310 is worth $235,743, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 50310?

Home values in 50310 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 50310?

A typical home in 50310 rents for about $961 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.

What is the property tax rate in 50310?

The effective property tax rate in 50310 is 1.8% — roughly $4,235 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 50310 has a population of 31,177 and a median household income of $76,381.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · IA50310

Polk County · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Typical home value

$235,743^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +0.9%
5-year / yr: +5.0%
10-year / yr: +5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -17.0%
vs metro: -17.6%
vs state: +15.2%

Price history

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

The typical home in 50310 is worth $235,743 — 17.6% below the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $961 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $961^[2]
Gross yield: 4.9%^[2]
Cap rate: 2.9%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.8%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $4,235^[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population: 31,177^[3]
Median household income: $76,381^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: +468^[5]
Moved in: 12,860
Moved out: 12,392

Schools

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

Public schools: 8
Elementary: 4
Middle: 1
High: 1

Hoover High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
923 students
Meredith Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
653 students
Samuelson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
384 students
Monroe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
377 students
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
340 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 yield4.9%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%

Annual rent$11,532

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$1,192

Loan principal$188,594

Down payment$47,149

Total interest paid$240,542

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 ratio1.81

Monthly cost to own$1,742

Monthly rent$961

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: 43rd percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 48th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 99th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 50310?: The typical home in 50310 is worth $235,743, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 50310?: Home values in 50310 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 50310?: A typical home in 50310 rents for about $961 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 50310?: The effective property tax rate in 50310 is 1.8% — roughly $4,235 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 50310?: ZIP code 50310 has a population of 31,177 and a median household income of $76,381.

#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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50311
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50118
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$230,020
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