ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 50327

Pop. 13,177·Polk County·18th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,349/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$583
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 50327 · $1,349
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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: October 17, 2026

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Past year vs. the rest of Iowa

Rent in ZIP 50327 changed +5.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($98,333) is $2,458 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,940).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 50315, 7 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,073/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 50327. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$16,188/yr
At $1,349/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyPolk County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, -1.2% 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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About renting in ZIP 50327

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 50327 covers Pleasant Hill, IA. The median rent here is $1,349/mo as of October 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 5.6% over the past year.

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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 $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,349/mo in ZIP 50327. The local median household income is $98,333/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50327?

Rent in ZIP 50327 has risen 5.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 50327 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50327 is one of the pricier among Iowa ZIP codes for rent, ranking #18 of 54 at $1,349/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 50327 changed +5.6%, against a typical +4.3% across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

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

At $1,349/mo, ZIP 50327 is $10 above the Pleasant Hill citywide median of $1,339/mo.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,349/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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