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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa?

$950/month 2.8%vs 2023 ($977)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa (ZIP 50314) is $950/month (±$107), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $147,900 (±$17,195), and the median household income is $39,950/year. The unemployment rate in Polk County, Iowa was 2.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 50314

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$950
Median Home Value$147,900
Median Household Income$39,950
Total Housing Units4,159
Renter-Occupied Units2,174
Renter-Occupied Share52%
Households Paying 50%+ Income903 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)2.6%

How does ZIP 50314 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Iowa.

Higher rent than 75% of ZIP codes in Iowa · 199th of 779

Cheapest: ZCTA5 50611($358)
Priciest: ZCTA5 50065($2,150)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 50065$2,150
2ZCTA5 50229$2,096
3ZCTA5 51654$1,725
… 195 more …
199ZCTA5 50314(you are here)$950
… 577 more …
777ZCTA5 50611$358
778ZCTA5 51653$295
779ZCTA5 51010$99

Geography

ZIP 50314 is in Polk County, Iowa.

It covers part of Des Moines city, Iowa.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa (ZIP 50314) is $950/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa?

The median home value in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa (ZIP 50314) is $147,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 50314 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 50314, Iowa, 903 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa?

The median household income in ZCTA5 50314, Iowa is $39,950/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $950 has a margin of error of ±$107. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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