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ZIP 50327

Pop. 13,177·Polk County·16th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,325/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
-$637
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 50327 · $1,325
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$1,940
Research median
$1,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,900/yr
At $1,325/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyPolk County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50327 (Pleasant Hill, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,177
Median income
$98,333
Median age
40.3
Renters
19%
Age distribution
25%
18.5%
24%
12.5%
20%
Under 1825%
18–3418.5%
35–5424%
55–6412.5%
65+20%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
88.3%
White88.3%
Black3.9%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
28.1%
35.6%
35.2%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+35.2%
Housing tenure
81%
19%
Owner81%
Renter19%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50327 in Pleasant Hill, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,806 → $98,333
up 20.2%
Population
12,303 → 13,177
up 7.1%
Renter share
20.8% → 19%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 35.2%
+3.1 pts
Median age
39.8 → 40.3
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $81,806 to $98,333 across the same window, up 20.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,303 to 13,177 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% change. About 19% of households rent today, against 20.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.1% to 35.2%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 50327 covers Pleasant Hill, IA. The median rent here is $1,325/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($98,333/yr), ZIP 50327 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50327?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50327 (Pleasant Hill, IA) is $1,325. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50327 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50327's median rent of $1,325/mo is $637 (32%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 50327 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50327 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #16 out of 56 ZIPs tracked at $1,325/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50327?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,325/mo in ZIP 50327. The local median household income is $98,333/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50327?

Rent in ZIP 50327 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 50327 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50327 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,325/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($98,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50327 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50327 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19% of ZIP 50327 households are renters, while 81% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50327 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50327 compare to the rest of Pleasant Hill?

ZIP 50327 sits right at the Pleasant Hill citywide median of $1,325/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50327 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50327 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,325/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 50327's median household income ($98,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50327 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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