The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50070 sells for about $308,500, or $229 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $855 a month.
ZIP 50070 — Dexter
The housing market in ZIP 50070 remains stable with moderate price growth and consistent demand. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though the market is balanced by steady sales activity and a lack of significant speculative pressure.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to the broader Des Moines metropolitan area's amenities and employment centers.
Median prices moved up 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 2.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 4.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50070, Iowa
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime statistics for the Des Moines metro area generally reflect typical suburban safety profiles.
Schools serving the area are generally well-regarded, with local districts maintaining competitive academic standards and extracurricular programs.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
The area benefits from proximity to the Des Moines employment core and ongoing residential expansion, supported by regional infrastructure investments.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with primary access to the Des Moines employment core via regional highway corridors.
The area features access to local parks, community trails, and proximity to regional shopping and dining hubs within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family options.
The economy is anchored by the Des Moines metro area, with major sectors including insurance, finance, and government services.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with regional transit authorities providing limited service to the broader metro area.
Development is focused on residential expansion and supporting commercial infrastructure to accommodate regional growth.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and municipal utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard hazard exposure for the Midwest.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Ruby's Pub & Grill4.69 mi
- John Wayne Birthplace Museum4.713 mi
- Historic Roseman Covered Bridge4.88.2 mi
- Historic Hogback Covered Bridge4.810.7 mi
- Pammel State Park4.611.1 mi
- Covered Bridges Winery4.812.7 mi
- John Wayne Birthplace Museum4.713 mi
- Historic Roseman Covered Bridge4.88.2 mi
- Historic Clark Tower4.813.7 mi
- Historic Cedar Covered Bridge4.713.7 mi
- Historic Holliwell Covered Bridge4.815.8 mi
- Pammel State Park4.611.1 mi
- Adair County Freedom Rock4.912.1 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.312.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local recreational space featuring green space and community facilities.
Large regional park nearby offering lake access, golf, and equestrian trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.