50028 — Baxter, IA Home Values
Typical home value $276,395 as of June 2026 · 49th of 84 in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 50028, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 50028 compares in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
ZIP code 50028 (Baxter, IA) has a typical home value of $276,395 as of June 2026, ranking 49th of 84 ZIP codes tracked in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area, more expensive than about 43% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +9.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +39.2%, from $198,506 in June 2021 to $276,395 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Des Moines.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 50028 has a population of 1,930, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 98.4% White, 0.7% another race, 0.6% two or more races, 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.1% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Elementary School | 202 E State, Baxter, IA | 1.4 mi |
| Baxter High School | 202 E State, Baxter, IA | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | 112 Thomas Jefferson Dr, Newton, IA | 8.4 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50028?
$276,395 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 50028 an expensive ZIP code in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area?
50028 ranks 49th of 84 ZIP codes in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 43% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 50028 changed over the past year?
+9.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 50028?
1,930, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 50028?
Baxter Elementary School (1.4 mi), Baxter High School (1.4 mi), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (8.4 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 50028?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.