The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50211 sells for about $333,590, or $239 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 117 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $851 a month.
ZIP 50211 — Norwalk
Norwalk is experiencing strong growth as a preferred suburb of Des Moines, characterized by high demand for new construction and excellent school ratings. The market remains competitive with rising home prices and a significant population increase over the last decade. Inventory levels are currently balanced, supporting a stable and optimistic outlook for the area.
Norwalk is ideal for family buyers seeking excellent schools and new construction, as well as commuters who want a suburban lifestyle within a short drive of Des Moines.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 117 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50211, 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.
The crime rate in Norwalk is reported as very low, comparing favorably to regional averages in the Des Moines metro area.
Norwalk schools are highly regarded, with prevailing ratings of 8-9/10, making them a primary draw for families in the area.
Norwalk is a high-growth suburb of Des Moines, having doubled its population since 2010 with significant new residential construction.
Norwalk offers a convenient commute, typically taking about 12 minutes to reach the Des Moines employment core.
The area features small-town charm with access to local parks and proximity to the broader Des Moines metro amenities.
The economy is driven by its role as a residential suburb for the Des Moines and West Des Moines employment hubs.
The area is characterized by ongoing new residential construction projects to accommodate rapid population growth.
The area is served by the Norwalk Community School District.
Data sourced from Smart Move DSM and local market reports.
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.
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- Spare Time Des Moines4.29.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.215.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.314.3 mi
- B&B Theatres Ankeny 12 & B-Roll Bowling4.516.4 mi
- Iowa State Fairgrounds4.610.3 mi
- Adventureland Park4.315.5 mi
- Casey's Center4.58.2 mi
- Iowa Events Center4.58.2 mi
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden4.78.6 mi
- Blank Park Zoo4.54 mi
- Iowa State Capitol4.88.6 mi
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden4.78.6 mi
- Science Center of Iowa4.47.6 mi
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park4.67.5 mi
- Iowa State Capitol4.88.6 mi
- Science Center of Iowa4.47.6 mi
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park4.67.5 mi
- Des Moines Art Center4.67 mi
- Hoyt Sherman Place4.87.7 mi
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden4.78.6 mi
- Raccoon River Park4.75.5 mi
- Fort Des Moines Park4.64.5 mi
- Des Moines Water Works Park4.66 mi
- Gray's Lake Park4.76.5 mi
- Captain Roy's4.69.6 mi
- Saylorville Lake Marina4.718.9 mi
- Golf Galaxy3.89.1 mi
- A.H. Blank Golf Course4.23.7 mi
- The Legacy Golf Club4.50.4 mi
- Waveland Golf Course4.58.1 mi
- Willow Creek Golf Course43.2 mi
- Jordan Creek Town Center4.58.7 mi
- Merle Hay Mall410.3 mi
- Fleet Farm4.610.7 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.37.7 mi
- The Southridge Mall3.65 mi
- Des Moines International Airport4.33.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green spaces contributing to the small-town charm.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.