The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50125 sells for about $308,500, or $229 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $992 a month.
ZIP 50125 — Indianola
The housing market in the 50125 area remains balanced, reflecting broader trends in the Des Moines metro region. While inventory levels are slowly increasing, demand remains steady, supported by the area's affordability and proximity to major employment centers. Market conditions are currently stable with moderate price growth.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban affordability and access to the Des Moines metro employment hub.
Median prices moved up 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 4.1 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 3.4% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50125, Warren 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.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime trends in the Des Moines metro area remain consistent with mid-sized Midwestern city averages.
Schools serving the area are generally characterized by stable performance within the local independent school district framework.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe weather and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Des Moines metro area, which serves as a regional hub for insurance, finance, and government sectors.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major highway corridors providing connectivity to the Des Moines employment core.
The area features access to local parks, community trails, and regional shopping centers within a short driving distance.
The rental market shows moderate demand with vacancy rates consistent with the broader Des Moines metro area; rent growth has stabilized.
The economy is anchored by the Des Moines metro area's strong presence in the insurance, financial services, and government sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with regional infrastructure supporting commutes into the Des Moines urban center.
Development activity is focused on residential expansion and infrastructure improvements consistent with regional growth patterns.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district, county, and municipal tax levies.
Property insurance premiums reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Midwest.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau 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.
- Spare Time Des Moines4.218.5 mi
- Clive Aquatic Center4.519.9 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.918.2 mi
- Kids Empire Jordan Creek4.117.8 mi
- Escapology Escape Rooms Clive518.8 mi
- Iowa State Fairgrounds4.617.7 mi
- Casey's Center4.517.2 mi
- Iowa Events Center4.517.1 mi
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden4.717.4 mi
- Principal Park4.616.3 mi
- Blank Park Zoo4.512.2 mi
- Fort Des Moines Park4.612.1 mi
- Lake Ahquabi State Park4.54.4 mi
- Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park4.67.8 mi
- Historic Imes Covered Bridge4.710 mi
- Iowa State Capitol4.817.1 mi
- Science Center of Iowa4.416.5 mi
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park4.616.7 mi
- Des Moines Art Center4.616.8 mi
- Hoyt Sherman Place4.816.9 mi
- Fort Des Moines Park4.612.1 mi
- Lake Ahquabi State Park4.54.4 mi
- Norwalk-McAninch Sports Complex4.29.2 mi
- Indianola Pickard Sports Complex4.55.1 mi
- Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park4.67.8 mi
- Captain Roy's4.618.4 mi
- The Legacy Golf Club4.510.5 mi
- A.H. Blank Golf Course4.211.6 mi
- Deer Run Golf Club3.41.7 mi
- Indianola Golf Club4.53.8 mi
- Shady Oaks Golf Course4.28.6 mi
- The Southridge Mall3.612.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less3.912.4 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.312.5 mi
- Marshalls4.212.4 mi
- Theisen's Home Farm Auto of Indianola4.44.4 mi
- Des Moines International Airport4.313.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.