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Bussey, IA — ZIP 50044

Population: 901 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 50044 (Bussey, IA) is $176,774 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 3 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$176,774

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$176,774
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+16.4%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$180,312
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$175,000
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Twin Cedars Elementary School, Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,855
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,225

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Courtney's Landing Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
KNOXVILLE HOSPITAL & CLINICS, PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+100 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
49.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,319
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
59.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,522
Average weekly wage
$1,278
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
101

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 50044State medianUS median
Median home value$176,774$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$175,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market3 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,319$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 50044?
$176,774.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50044?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50044?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50044?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50044?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado.
Is ZIP 50044 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50044?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50044?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50044?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50044?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 50044 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50044?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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