50317 — Des Moines, IA Home Values
Typical home value $196,564 as of June 2026 · 77th of 84 in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 50317, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 50317 compares in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
ZIP code 50317 (Des Moines, IA) has a typical home value of $196,564 as of June 2026, ranking 77th of 84 ZIP codes tracked in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area, more expensive than about 10% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -0.3% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +22.2%, from $160,820 in June 2021 to $196,564 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 12.4× the annual rent ($1,325/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Des Moines.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 50317 has a population of 36,721, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 69.9% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.8% Black or African American, 4% two or more races, 2.2% Asian, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McKee Elementary School | 2115 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA | 0.6 mi |
| Goodrell Middle School | 3300 E. 29th Street, Des Moines, IA | 0.8 mi |
| Hoyt Middle School | 2700 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA | 0.9 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50317?
$196,564 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 50317 an expensive ZIP code in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area?
50317 ranks 77th of 84 ZIP codes in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 10% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 50317 changed over the past year?
-0.3% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 50317?
The typical home price is 12.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,325/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 50317?
36,721, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 50317?
McKee Elementary School (0.6 mi), Goodrell Middle School (0.8 mi), Hoyt Middle School (0.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 50317?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.