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Iowa Falls, IA — ZIP 50126

Population: 6,368 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 50126 (Iowa Falls, IA) is $159,432 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $153,955 after a median 24 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,432

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$159,432
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.8%
10-year appreciation
+48.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$159,432
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$153,955
Median list price
$173,129
Median price per sqft
$97
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
94.3%
Active listings
32
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$709/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Iowa Falls - Alden High School, Riverbend Middle School, Rock Run Elementary, Pineview Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.8%
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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (44 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
HANSEN FAMILY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-18 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
70.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,953
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,930
Average weekly wage
$1,124
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

ZIP 50126State medianUS median
Typical home value$159,432$207,227$285,053
Median sale price$153,955$198,942$319,906
Median days on market24 days39 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,953$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 typical home value in ZIP 50126?
$159,432.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50126?
$153,955.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50126?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50126?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $927/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50126?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50126?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50126?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50126?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50126?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50126?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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