The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50276 sells for about $295,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $927 a month.
ZIP 50276 — Woodward
The 50276 housing market remains stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local residents and commuters. While pricing is accessible compared to the Des Moines urban core, the market requires careful evaluation of property-specific conditions and long-term maintenance costs. Current trends suggest a balanced environment with modest year-over-year appreciation.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a quieter, small-town lifestyle within reach of the Des Moines metro area, as well as investors looking for stable, lower-entry-point assets.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.4% · poverty 3.9% — 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 6.7%/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 6.8%/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 50276, 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.
Crime rates in Woodward are generally low and consistent with rural Dallas County trends, remaining significantly below the regional averages found in the Des Moines metro core.
Schools serving the area are part of the Woodward-Granger Community School District, which maintains a stable reputation for small-town educational environments.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Des Moines River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Des Moines metro employment hub and local agricultural and light industrial sectors, with steady residential interest from commuters.
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.
Commuters typically rely on IA-141 for access to the Des Moines metropolitan area, with average drive times to the city center ranging from 30 to 40 minutes.
The area features access to the Des Moines River, local community parks, and proximity to the High Trestle Trail, a major regional cycling and walking attraction.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers, with modest rent growth and low vacancy pressure.
The local economy is supported by a mix of agricultural operations, local services, and a significant commuter base working in the broader Des Moines metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with IA-141 serving as the primary arterial corridor connecting the area to the Des Moines metro.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and regional infrastructure maintenance rather than large-scale commercial projects.
The Dallas County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine annual taxable values based on market trends.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Woodward-Granger Community School District and Dallas County, with standard utility and emergency service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail, consistent with broader Iowa market trends.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level profiles.
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.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.315.5 mi
- B&B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling4.519.2 mi
- K1 Speed Des Moines4.315.4 mi
- Clive Aquatic Center4.519.9 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park419.6 mi
- Jack Trice Stadium4.717.9 mi
- Prairie Ridge Sports Complex4.518.2 mi
- Main Street Cafe & Bakery (Ankeny)4.719.3 mi
- Hilton Coliseum4.718.2 mi
- Horizon Events Center4.120 mi
- Ledges State Park4.88.7 mi
- Big Creek State Park4.710.3 mi
- Jester Park4.710.2 mi
- Iowa Arboretum & Gardens4.75.7 mi
- Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Iowa4.87 mi
- Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum4.513.5 mi
- Living History Farms4.519.4 mi
- Iowa Gold Star Military Museum4.916.1 mi
- Dahlberg Portraits4.819.1 mi
- Iowa State Center4.618.1 mi
- Ledges State Park4.88.7 mi
- Big Creek State Park4.710.3 mi
- Jester Park4.710.2 mi
- Jester Park Nature Center4.99.3 mi
- Iowa Arboretum & Gardens4.75.7 mi
- Saylorville Lake Marina4.714 mi
- Big Creek Marina4.610.2 mi
- Jester Park4.710.2 mi
- Jester Park Golf Course4.49.8 mi
- Tournament Club of Iowa4.412.5 mi
- Honey Creek Golf Club4.510.4 mi
- Cedar Pointe Golf Course4.112.6 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.29.6 mi
- Des Moines International Airport4.327.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional multi-use trail that passes through the area, known for its iconic bridge.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.