Central Iowa Dirt Works

Excavation contractor in Johnston, IA 50131

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About this company

Central Iowa Dirt Works is listed as an excavation contractor at 5158 NW Beaver Dr in Johnston, Iowa, in Polk County. Federal motor carrier records list 1 drivers and 1 trucks for the company. It is one of 2 excavation and demolition companies in ZIP 50131.

Other excavation and demolition companies nearby

Ryan Incorporated Central6165 NW 86th St, Johnston

2.9 mi(515) 727-1638

Absolute Infrastructure3100 SE Miehe Dr, Grimes

4.4 mi(515) 270-2428

Torgerson Excavating1714 NE 61st Pl, Des Moines

4.8 mi(515) 270-4625

PreCon Demolition2323 Grand Ave, Des Moines

5.1 mi(515) 217-4485

McAninch Corporation4001 Delaware Ave, Des Moines

5.6 mi(800) 383-3201

Fleet size

Drivers1

Trucks1

Last federal filing: Oct 2023. Source: FMCSA.

Strong market, crowded fieldArea profitability for excavation and demolition in ZIP 50131

Housing demand76

Sales pace, new listings and new construction. Source: Zillow

Customer spending power80

Household income and home values

Room for another company27

More crowded than 73% of US ZIPs

Scored against every US ZIP. An index of local conditions, not this company's results.

County context

One of 29 excavation and demolition companies in Polk County, IA.

433 general contractors in Polk County, IA.

All 982 construction companies in Polk County, IA.

ZIP 50131 at a glance

Population: 24,583 (401 per sq mi)
Median age: 38
Households: Median income $106,551 · 54% earn six figures
Housing: 71% owner-occupied
Workforce: 71% labor-force participation · 2.1% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Housing market around ZIP 50131

Figures describe the local area, not this company.

Typical home value$401,000+0.9% past year · +48% in 10 years

Typical rent$1,356+0.6% past year

12-month value outlook+1.4%

New homes permitted, 20254,730Polk County

Days to sale agreement32Des Moines metro · 28 a year ago

Listings with a price cut33.3%Des Moines metro

Sale price vs list98.2%Des Moines metro

New construction sales218Des Moines metro, Aug · −7% from last year

Source: Zillow (home values, rent, outlook and metro sales), data through Sep 2026. Permits: U.S. Census Bureau.

Typical home value, last 10 years

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026.

Local building angle: Polk County permitted 4,730 new homes in 2025, including 2,310 apartment units. 62% of the homes in this ZIP were built since 2000.

Local figures are estimates from public records and Zillow housing data, updated regularly.