The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50324 sells for about $308,500, or $217 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,498 a month.
ZIP 50324 — Windsor Heights
The 50324 housing market remains stable with moderate price growth and a balanced inventory level. Demand is supported by the area's central location and proximity to major employment hubs in Des Moines, keeping the market competitive for buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban character and quick access to the Des Moines employment core.
Median prices moved up 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 0.0 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 1.4% · poverty 6.2% — 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 5.8%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50324, 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 in the Windsor Heights and surrounding Des Moines area is generally considered moderate, with localized trends consistent with suburban residential patterns in the region.
The area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District and neighboring districts, which are generally regarded as providing stable educational opportunities for residents.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional waterways.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Des Moines employment core, with steady demand driven by regional corporate headquarters and government services in the metro area.
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 enjoy convenient access to downtown Des Moines via major highway corridors like I-235, typically resulting in a short commute for area professionals.
The ZIP features access to local parks and greenbelts, with proximity to major shopping and dining districts in the surrounding West Des Moines and Windsor Heights areas.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and low vacancy pressure, supported by the area's central location and appeal to commuters.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Des Moines metro area, featuring a mix of finance, insurance, and government sectors.
The area is well-connected by the I-235 corridor, facilitating efficient transit to the Des Moines central business district.
Development activity is focused on infill residential projects and commercial upgrades within the established suburban footprint.
The Polk County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine annual taxable values.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, school, and county tax districts, with no major MUD/PID developments reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Local green space providing recreational trails and community facilities.
Proximity to regional retail hubs and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.