Pleasant Hill, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50327
Polk County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,467
- 217/sq mi High-density area
- $98,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $314,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pleasant Hill pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 217
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50327 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50327 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Iowa, home to 10,467 residents across 48.2 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50327 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,333 (28% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,905. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $314,400 (79% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 81.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,226.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 50327 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pleasant Hill, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50327.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50327, Pleasant Hill, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,467
Population
48.2
Area (sq mi)
217
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50327?
40.3
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$98,333
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$44,905
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50327 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Pleasant Hill, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,333 Top 13% higher than 87% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,348housing units
5,348
Total Housing Units
5,070
Occupied Units
278
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,400
Median Home Value
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$1,226
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50327 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 152 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 165 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 184 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 198 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 198 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 240 business establishments in ZIP 50327, employing approximately 3,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,239,000.
240
Businesses
3,248
Employees
$172.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 44 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 12.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 7.1% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50327 vs 50009 →
ZIP 50327 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50317
Des Moines (50317)
36,207 residents
- 50320
Des Moines (50320)
20,027 residents
- 50316
Des Moines (50316)
16,440 residents
- 50009
Altoona (50009)
16,136 residents
- 50314 12,465
Des Moines (50314)
12,465 residents
- 50327 10,467
Pleasant Hill (50327)
10,467 residents
- 50047 5,559
Carlisle (50047)
5,559 residents
- 50309 5,431
Des Moines (50309)
5,431 residents
- 50237 3,095
Runnells (50237)
3,095 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50327 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50327 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50047
Carlisle (50047)
$106,389 median income
- 50237
Runnells (50237)
$101,806 median income
- 50327
Pleasant Hill (50327)
$98,333 median income
- 50009
Altoona (50009)
$88,447 median income
- 50320
Des Moines (50320)
$85,105 median income
- 50317
Des Moines (50317)
$65,617 median income
- 50309
Des Moines (50309)
$56,777 median income
- 50316
Des Moines (50316)
$56,090 median income
- 50314 $39,950
Des Moines (50314)
$39,950 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50327 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50009 | Altoona, IA | 16,136 | 4.6 mi |
| 50317 | Des Moines, IA | 36,207 | 4.0 mi |
| 50047 | Carlisle, IA | 5,559 | 7.8 mi |
| 50319 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 6.2 mi |
| 50320 | Des Moines, IA | 20,027 | 5.7 mi |
| 50309 | Des Moines, IA | 5,431 | 7.0 mi |
| 50316 | Des Moines, IA | 16,440 | 6.1 mi |
| 50032 | Berwick, IA | 399 | 6.6 mi |
| 50237 | Runnells, IA | 3,095 | 6.6 mi |
| 50314 | Des Moines, IA | 12,465 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50327, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,467 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50327 in?
ZIP code 50327 (Pleasant Hill) is located in Polk County, Iowa. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50327?
ZIP code 50327 in Pleasant Hill, IA has a population of 10,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50327?
The median household income in ZIP 50327 is $98,333, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50327?
The median home value in ZIP 50327 is $314,400, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50327 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50327?
ZIP code 50327 has 240 business establishments employing approximately 3,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50327?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50327 are: Construction (44), Other services (except public administration) (35), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50327?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50327 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50327?
In ZIP code 50327, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50327?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50327 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50327?
In ZIP code 50327, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50327?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50327 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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