Wenthold Excavating LLC

Excavation contractor in Elkhart, IA 50073

About this company

Wenthold Excavating LLC is listed as an excavation contractor based in Elkhart, Iowa, in Polk County. Federal motor carrier records list 11 drivers and 4 trucks for the company. It is one of 2 excavation and demolition companies in ZIP 50073.

Fleet size

Drivers11

Trucks4

Last federal filing: May 2026. Source: FMCSA.

Strong market, crowded fieldArea profitability for excavation and demolition in ZIP 50073

Housing demand70

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

Customer spending power71

Household income and home values

Room for another company0

More crowded than 100% 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 50073 at a glance

Population: 1,208 (18 per sq mi)
Median age: 44
Households: Median income $100,972 · 51% earn six figures
Housing: 87% owner-occupied
Workforce: 72% labor-force participation · 1.0% unemployment

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

Housing market around ZIP 50073

Figures describe the local area, not this company.

Typical home value$328,000+1.0% past year · +54% in 10 years

12-month value outlook+1.5%

Days to sale agreement32Des Moines metro · 28 a year ago

New homes permitted, 20254,730Polk County

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. 45% of the homes in this ZIP were built since 2000.

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