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Des Moines, IA 50320 Housing Market

The typical home value in Des Moines ZIP 50320 is $263,487, up 1.3% over the past year. Homes are listed at a median price of $292,500 and spend 54 days on market before selling.

Updated September 2026Median value$263K

The median home value in Des Moines, IA 50320 is $263K as of September 2026, up 1.3% year over year, according to Zillow ZHVI. For a read on your own home, start with a free consultation: a licensed local pro will walk you through your numbers and your options, with no obligation.

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Typical 50320 range

$242K to $285K

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12-month value trend

+1.3% over 12 months

Sep 2025$260K

Low $260KHigh $264K

Sep 2026$263K

The numbers

What is the 50320 housing market like?

As of September 2026

Typical home value

$263K

1.3%YoY

Median list price

$293K

0.8%MoM

Days on market

5.9%MoM

Homes for sale

9.7%MoM

Price cuts

33.0%

48.4%MoM

New listings

25.0%MoM

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026) / FRED (October 2026)

The outlook

50320 housing market forecast 2027

+1.4%

Zillow forecast, 12 months to September 2027

Zillow forecasts typical home values in 50320 to rise 1.4% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in 50320 rose 1.3%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in 50320?

Zillow's forecast does not call for a drop: it expects typical home values in 50320 to rise 1.4% by September 2027, after a 1.3% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

Forecast: Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The comparison

How do 50320 home prices compare?

50320$263,487
Des Moines$225,988
Iowa$207,230
United States$285,347

Median Zillow home value (ZHVI), as of September 2026. Comparison levels are medians across every ZIP code with Zillow data (Des Moines: 11 ZIPs; Iowa: 824 ZIPs; United States: 26,262 ZIPs).

Context

There are 79 homes for sale in 50320 as of September 2026, with 24 new listings added recently. The median days on market of 54 reflects a market where homes take time to attract buyers. About one third of listings, 33.0%, have seen a price cut, suggesting sellers are adjusting expectations. Despite the price cuts, the typical home value has grown modestly. If you are thinking about selling, expect a patient buyer pool and consider pricing competitively from the start.

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Common questions

What people ask us.

What is the typical home value in 50320?

The typical home value is $263,487, up 1.3% over the past year.

How long do homes stay on the market in 50320?

The median days on market is 54 as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in 50320?

There are 79 homes for sale as of September 2026, with 24 new listings recently added.

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