Question 1

Is 50223 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 50223 in Pilot Mound has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 50223 among the safer ZIP codes in the Pilot Mound metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 50223?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 50223 has a school score of 89/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 50223. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 50223 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Pilot Mound. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 50223?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 50223 is approximately $125K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 50223 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 50223 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 50223 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 50223 has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the Pilot Mound area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the Pilot Mound metro, so the score reflects how 50223 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 83 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

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