Question 1

Is 50327 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 50327 in Pleasant Hill has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Pleasant Hill city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 50327 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 50327?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 50327 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 50327. 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, 50327 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Pleasant Hill. 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 50327?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 50327 is approximately $317K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 50327 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 50327 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 50327 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 50327 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Pleasant Hill. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 50327 scores similarly to the middle tier of Pleasant Hill neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Pleasant Hill — ZIP 50327

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Pleasant Hill Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Four Mile Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Southeast Polk High School	10–12	—	—	—
Southeast Polk Junior High	08–09	—	—	—