The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50263 sells for about $328,000, or $211 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,386 a month.
ZIP 50263 — Waukee
The housing market in 50263 remains robust, driven by strong demand for new construction and the high-quality school district. Prices have seen steady year-over-year growth, and the area continues to attract families and professionals, maintaining a balanced inventory level.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools and new construction, as well as professionals commuting to the Des Moines metro area who desire suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 7.3% — 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 3.8%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 50263, Dallas County IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Waukee Community School District, which is highly regarded and a primary driver for family-oriented housing demand in the region.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with flood risk localized to specific drainage basins.
Waukee is one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa, characterized by significant residential expansion and commercial development along the Hickman Road corridor.
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 primarily commute via I-80 and I-35 to reach the Des Moines employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
The area features extensive trail systems, including the Raccoon River Valley Trail, and proximity to major shopping centers and recreational facilities in neighboring West Des Moines.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by new construction and a growing professional workforce, with low vacancy rates for modern multi-family units.
The economy is anchored by the Des Moines metro's strong financial services, insurance, and technology sectors, with significant local retail growth in Waukee.
Ongoing expansion of the Kettlestone development continues to drive commercial and residential growth in the southern portion of the ZIP.
Parcels are subject to Waukee Community School District levies and various local utility and flood control district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Central Iowa.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- Adventureland Park4.319.9 mi
- Spare Time Des Moines4.24.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.215.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.37 mi
- B&B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling4.515.2 mi
- Iowa State Fairgrounds4.616.7 mi
- Adventureland Park4.319.9 mi
- Casey's Center4.513.2 mi
- Iowa Events Center4.513.1 mi
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden4.713.5 mi
- The Palms Theatres & IMAX4.71 mi
- Raccoon River Park4.78.4 mi
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park4.612.5 mi
- Cinemark Century Jordan Creek 20 and XD4.54.5 mi
- Des Moines Art Center4.610.2 mi
- Iowa State Capitol4.814.1 mi
- Science Center of Iowa4.413.3 mi
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park4.612.5 mi
- Des Moines Art Center4.610.2 mi
- Hoyt Sherman Place4.812.3 mi
- Raccoon River Park4.78.4 mi
- Waukee Triumph Park4.61.7 mi
- Des Moines Water Works Park4.610.9 mi
- Gray's Lake Park4.712.2 mi
- Paws & Pints4.59.5 mi
- Captain Roy's4.613.7 mi
- Saylorville Lake Marina4.713.6 mi
- Big Creek Marina4.616.4 mi
- Beaver Creek Golf Club3.99.6 mi
- Jester Park Golf Course4.412.8 mi
- Golf Galaxy3.85.7 mi
- Waveland Golf Course4.59.8 mi
- Willow Creek Golf Course410.5 mi
- Jordan Creek Town Center4.54.5 mi
- Merle Hay Mall49.3 mi
- Fleet Farm4.62.6 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.21.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.26.8 mi
- Des Moines International Airport4.312.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive regional trail system for cycling and walking.
Modern athletic facility serving the community.
Large community park with sports fields and playgrounds.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.