| # | ZIP | Median price | YoY | DOM | Active | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50321 · Des Moines, Ia | $401,125 | +1.7% | 55 | 42 | $212 |
| 2 | 50266 · West Des Moines, Ia | $353,125 | -3.2% | 74 | 248 | $208 |
| 3 | 50309 · Des Moines, Ia | $328,675 | +14.9% | 114 | 73 | $265 |
| 4 | 50265 · West Des Moines, Ia | $314,975 | -11.2% | 57 | 134 | $204 |
| 5 | 50312 · Des Moines, Ia | $298,450 | -3.7% | 67 | 77 | $208 |
| 6 | 50320 · Des Moines, Ia | $292,500 | +9.1% | 54 | 79 | $216 |
| 7 | 50310 · Des Moines, Ia | $252,475 | +5.2% | 43 | 111 | $203 |
| 8 | 50311 · Des Moines, Ia | $245,950 | -3.9% | 62 | 74 | $179 |
| 9 | 50317 · Des Moines, Ia | $222,225 | 0.0% | 58 | 164 | $208 |
| 10 | 50315 · Des Moines, Ia | $209,925 | -8.7% | 49 | 135 | $201 |
| 11 | 50313 · Des Moines, Ia | $198,700 | +4.6% | 55 | 74 | $184 |
| 12 | 50314 · Des Moines, Ia | $190,725 | +1.1% | 65 | 35 | $164 |
| 13 | 50316 · Des Moines, Ia | $179,500 | -1.8% | 54 | 50 | $156 |
ZIP-level data · September 2026
Des Moines, IA real estate prices by ZIP code
Across the Des Moines, IA market, home prices range from $179,500 in ZIP 50316 (Des Moines, Ia) to $401,125 in ZIP 50321 (Des Moines, Ia) as of September 2026 — a 2.2-times spread across 13 tracked ZIP codes. The median ZIP lists near $252,475. Figures come from public records and industry data.
Which ZIP codes are most expensive in Des Moines?
The most expensive ZIP code in Des Moines is 50321 (Des Moines, Ia) at a median $401,125, +1.7% year over year as of September 2026. It sits about 2.2 times higher than the market's most affordable ZIP. The three priciest ZIP codes are:
- ZIP 50321 (Des Moines, Ia) — $401,125 median, +1.7% year over year.
- ZIP 50266 (West Des Moines, Ia) — $353,125 median, -3.2% year over year.
- ZIP 50309 (Des Moines, Ia) — $328,675 median, +14.9% year over year.
Which ZIP code is most affordable in Des Moines?
The most affordable ZIP code in Des Moines is 50316 (Des Moines, Ia) at a median $179,500 as of September 2026, -1.8% year over year. Buyers trade up from $179,500 to $401,125 moving from this ZIP to the market's priciest, ZIP 50321.
Des Moines home prices by ZIP code, ranked
All 13 Des Moines-area ZIP codes with meaningful listing volume, ranked by median listing price as of September 2026. The table lists year-over-year price change, median days on market, active listings and price per square foot for each ZIP so you can compare neighborhoods directly.
Which Des Moines ZIP codes are moving fastest?
ZIP 50310 (Des Moines, Ia) has the fastest-selling homes in Des Moines, at a median 43 days on market as of September 2026. On price growth, ZIP 50309 (Des Moines, Ia) leads at +14.9% year over year. Faster sales and higher year-over-year gains signal stronger local demand.
Des Moines ZIP code real estate FAQ
What is the most expensive ZIP code in Des Moines?
The most expensive ZIP code in Des Moines, IA is 50321 (Des Moines, Ia), with a median listing price of $401,125 as of September 2026 — +1.7% year over year. It is the priciest of the 13 Des Moines-area ZIP codes with enough active listings to measure.
What is the most affordable ZIP code in Des Moines?
The most affordable ZIP code in Des Moines is 50316 (Des Moines, Ia), at a median $179,500 as of September 2026. That is roughly 2.2 times lower than the market's priciest ZIP, 50321, at $401,125 — the gap that neighborhood choice makes in Des Moines.
How much do home prices vary by ZIP code in Des Moines?
Home prices in Des Moines range from $179,500 to $401,125 across 13 tracked ZIP codes — a 2.2-times spread, September 2026. The median ZIP lists near $252,475. ZIP-level medians shift month to month because each rests on a small sample of listings.
Which Des Moines ZIP code has the fastest-selling homes?
As of September 2026, ZIP 50310 (Des Moines, Ia) has the fastest-selling homes in Des Moines, at a median 43 days on market. A lower days-on-market figure usually points to stronger buyer demand relative to the supply of homes for sale in that ZIP code.
How many ZIP codes are in the Des Moines real estate market?
This page tracks 13 ZIP codes in the Des Moines, IA market — every ZIP matched to the metro by place name with at least 10 active listings as of September 2026. ZIP codes with fewer active listings are left out because small samples make their medians unreliable.
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Based on public records and industry data, September 2026 — see our methodology. ZIPs are matched to the Des Moines market by place name and require at least 10 active listings; small samples make ZIP medians volatile month to month. Not investment advice. Portions of market data courtesy of Realtor.com and Redfin; additional statistics from U.S. government sources.