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Carlisle, IA — ZIP 50047

Population: 6,690 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 50047 (Carlisle, IA) is $293,632 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $254,400 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $880/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$293,632

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$293,632
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+70.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$293,632
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
$254,400
Median list price
$282,500
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
-11.4%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Typical rent
$880/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,990/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,040/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Carlisle Elementary School, Carlisle High School, Carlisle Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Des Moines TCE (11.5 mi)
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
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.4 in
Annual snowfall
21.0 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,578
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,933

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Tuinstra Airfield (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI, CLIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+302 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
36.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,584
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
72.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,119
Average weekly wage
$941
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
429

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

How it compares

ZIP 50047State medianUS median
Median home value$293,632$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$254,400$220,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$880/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,584$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 50047?
$293,632.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50047?
$254,400.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50047?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50047?
Typical rent: $880/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50047?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 50047 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50047?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50047?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50047?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50047?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 50047 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50047?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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