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Des Moines, IA — ZIP 50310

Population: 31,177 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 50310 (Des Moines, IA) is $234,415 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $241,250 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $935/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,415

Typical home value

-0.5%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$234,415
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.2%
10-year appreciation
+67.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$238,431
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$241,250
Median list price
$249,950
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
178
For-sale inventory
147
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
108
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$935/mo
1-year rent change
-3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,856/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,901/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Des Moines Independent Comm School District, Charter Organization: Concept Schools
Schools include
Hillis Elementary School, Hoover High School, Meredith Middle School, Monroe Elementary School, Samuelson Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
23
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination (3.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
224
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
354
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
86,977
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
68,592

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Morningstar Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,132 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
73.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,228
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
275,721
Average weekly wage
$1,456
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,730

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 50310State medianUS median
Typical home value$234,415$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$241,250$220,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$935/mo$1,168/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,228$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 50310?
$234,415.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50310?
$241,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50310?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50310?
Typical rent: $935/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50310?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave.
Is ZIP 50310 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 50310. 23 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50310?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50310?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50310?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination, 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 50310?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 50310 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 50310?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50310?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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