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50265 ZIP Code Housing Market
The typical home in ZIP code 50265 is worth $311,350, held roughly flat 0.0% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published for this ZIP was $287,000, -2.7% year over year (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 24 days, 50265 is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down works out to about $1,662/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for ZIP code 50265
Typical home value
$311,350
+0.0% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,274/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$287,000
-2.7% year over year
Redfin, through March 2026
Days on market
24
Average pace
Redfin, through March 2026
Active listings
76
Redfin, through March 2026
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through March 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$85,915
Home costs 3.6x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2024
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current.
Is the 50265 ZIP code a buyer's or seller's market?
ZIP code 50265 is a balanced market and homes selling in about 24 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
What are the latest 50265 housing market stats?
Redfin's final published month for this ZIP code. Redfin, through March 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $287,000 |
| Median list price | $329,900 |
| Year-over-year price change | -2.7% |
| Median price per sq ft | $208/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 24 days |
| Active inventory | 76 listings |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 112 |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
Reading these: months of supply is how long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace (under 4 months of supply tilts toward sellers, 4 to 5 months is the neutral band, and above 5 months tilts toward buyers — above 7 months is a glut.). Days on market is the median time from listing to accepted offer. Sale-to-list ratio above 100% means bidding over asking is normal here. Price per square foot lets you compare differently sized homes, but it should not be used to value your own.
How have 50265 home prices moved?
Over the three years through Redfin's final published month, the median sale price in 50265 rose 3.5%, from $277,250 to $287,000. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.0% in the last 12 months — the more current read now that the Redfin series has stopped. ZIP-level medians swing harder than citywide ones because far fewer homes sell in a month; read the shape of the line, not any single point.
Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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How does 50265 compare to West Des Moines, IA?
50265 sits about 1.6 miles from downtown West Des Moines, but we do not hold ZIP and citywide sale rows for the same period, so putting the two numbers side by side would be comparing different months. The West Des Moines, IA housing market page has the citywide figures, and the comparison tool puts any two markets against each other.
What does it cost to buy a home in 50265?
Priced off the typical home value of $311,350 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. Principal and interest only — property taxes, insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top and vary too much by property for us to guess.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $62,270 | $249,080 | $1,662/mo |
| 5% | $15,568 | $295,783 | $1,974/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income, so the 20%-down payment of $1,662 implies roughly $71,235 a year before taxes and insurance. The median household in this ZIP earns $85,915, clearing that threshold by about $14,680. Price-to-income runs 3.6x. Typical asking rent here is $1,274/mo, a price-to-rent ratio of 20.4x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap.
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Who lives in 50265?
American Community Survey estimates for this ZIP code tabulation area. U.S. Census ACS, 2024
Population
33,488
Households
14,769
Median income
$85,915/yr
Median age
37.4 years
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Median home value
$281,800
Median gross rent
$1,106/mo
Mean commute
17.69 min
66.4% of occupied homes in this ZIP are owner-occupied — the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. Census median gross rent across all leases is $1,106/mo, below Zillow's $1,274/mo asking rent on new leases; the gap is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve ZIP 50265?
8 schools tracked · 3,908 students
The largest public schools serving ZIP code 50265 by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Valley Southwoods
Grades 9 · 744 students
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 646 students
Stilwell Junior High School
Grades 7-8 · 644 students
Hillside Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 581 students
Western Hills Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 560 students
Fairmeadows Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 545 students
Walnut Creek Campus
Grades 9-12 · 165 students
Learning Resource Center
Grades PK · 23 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Homes for sale in 50265
The last count we hold for 50265 is 76 active listings, with a median asking price of $329,900 (Redfin, through May 2026). Properties Incorporated is a data platform, not a listing portal — we publish what homes cost and how fast they move, and we point you at the portals for the inventory itself. Tell us what you are looking for and we will send the West Des Moines, IA listings that match instead.
50265 housing market FAQ
How much do homes cost in 50265?
The typical home in ZIP code 50265 is worth $311,350 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published for this ZIP was $287,000, about $208 per square foot (through May 2026).
Is 50265 a buyer's or seller's market?
ZIP code 50265 reads as a balanced market on the supply and pace-of-sale data we hold. Redfin's ZIP-level series stopped in June 2026, so this classification is frozen rather than live.
Is 50265 cheaper than West Des Moines, IA?
50265 sits in the West Des Moines, IA area, but we do not hold ZIP and citywide sale rows for the same period, so a direct price comparison would be mixing months. The West Des Moines, IA page shows the citywide figures we do have.
What income do you need to buy a home in 50265?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $311,350 home is about $1,662 a month in principal and interest. Under the standard 28% front-end rule that implies roughly $71,235 in gross annual income, before property taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. Census puts the median household income in this ZIP at $85,915.
Are home prices rising in 50265?
The typical home value in 50265 held roughly flat 0.0% over the last 12 months, from $311,225 to $311,350 (Zillow, August 2026). Zillow's index still refreshes monthly, so this is the current read.
What data do you publish for ZIP code 50265?
Zillow's Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index (monthly, current), Redfin's median sale price, days on market, inventory and months of supply (final period May 2026), U.S. Census ACS demographics, NCES public school records, and Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate via FRED for the affordability math. Every figure on this page carries its source and period. Properties Incorporated publishes market data; it does not list homes and does not give financial advice.
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