The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50310 sells for about $265,000, or $198 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,113 a month.
ZIP 50310 — Des Moines
The 50310 housing market remains balanced with steady demand and moderate price growth. While inventory levels have seen a slight increase, the area continues to attract buyers due to its affordability and central location within the Des Moines metro. Market conditions are currently stable, reflecting broader regional trends of modest appreciation and consistent sales activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, young families, and professionals seeking an accessible, established neighborhood with proximity to the urban core and local amenities.
Median prices moved up 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 3.6 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 5.1% · poverty 10.8% — 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 5.0%/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 50310, Polk 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 trends in Des Moines are generally stable, with the city experiencing typical urban crime rates that are comparable to other mid-sized Midwestern metropolitan areas.
The area is served by the Des Moines Public Schools district, which offers a variety of educational programs and maintains a standard curriculum consistent with regional public school benchmarks.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms, wind events, and localized flooding, with insurance markets remaining stable.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Des Moines metro area, which serves as a major hub for insurance, financial services, and government operations.
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 of 50310 benefit from a central location with efficient access to downtown Des Moines via major arterial roads and highway corridors.
The ZIP code features proximity to several local parks, greenbelts, and community centers, with convenient access to shopping and dining districts along the Merle Hay corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from students and young professionals, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family rental options.
The economy is anchored by the insurance and financial services sectors, with significant employment provided by major regional employers in downtown Des Moines.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads and public transit routes that connect residential neighborhoods to the downtown employment core.
Development activity is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial corridors within the city limits.
The Polk County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine annual taxable values.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Des Moines Independent Community School District and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance remains available and stable, though premiums reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in central Iowa.
Data retrieved from US 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.
- Adventureland Park4.39.2 mi
- Spare Time Des Moines4.28.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.26.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.36.3 mi
- B&B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling4.56.3 mi
- Iowa State Fairgrounds4.66.7 mi
- Adventureland Park4.39.2 mi
- Casey's Center4.53.8 mi
- Iowa Events Center4.53.8 mi
- Center Grove Orchard4.719.7 mi
- Adventureland Park4.39.2 mi
- Blank Park Zoo4.58.1 mi
- Iowa State Capitol4.84.6 mi
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden4.73.9 mi
- The Palms Theatres & IMAX4.710 mi
- Iowa State Capitol4.84.6 mi
- Science Center of Iowa4.44.3 mi
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park4.63.8 mi
- Des Moines Art Center4.63.4 mi
- Hoyt Sherman Place4.83.5 mi
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden4.73.9 mi
- Raccoon River Park4.76.1 mi
- Prairie Ridge Sports Complex4.58.3 mi
- Waukee Triumph Park4.611.1 mi
- ARL Animal Rescue League of Iowa4.35 mi
- Captain Roy's4.63.5 mi
- Saylorville Lake Marina4.78.7 mi
- Big Creek Marina4.613.5 mi
- Jester Park4.711.4 mi
- Jester Park Golf Course4.411.6 mi
- Beaver Creek Golf Club3.97.9 mi
- Terrace Hills Golf Course4.412.6 mi
- Toad Valley Golf Course4.212.3 mi
- Jordan Creek Town Center4.58.1 mi
- Outlets of Des Moines4.38.3 mi
- Merle Hay Mall41.4 mi
- Fleet Farm4.610 mi
- Des Moines International Airport4.36.8 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 shopping destination serving the area.
A popular community aquatic facility.
Large public park offering trails and green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.