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Osceola, IA — ZIP 50213

Population: 7,489 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 50213 (Osceola, IA) is $191,882 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $151,705 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,066/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,882

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$191,882
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+85.9%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$192,980
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
$151,705
Median list price
$175,653
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
-32.6%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
91.7%
Active listings
17
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,066/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$659/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$781/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$946/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,272/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,277/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
Clarke Community High School, Clarke Community Middle School, Clarke Community Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
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)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in
Annual snowfall
28.1 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Osceola Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
+10 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
37.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,652
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,871
Average weekly wage
$994
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
138

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

How it compares

ZIP 50213State medianUS median
Typical home value$191,882$207,227$285,053
Median sale price$151,705$198,942$319,906
Median days on market42 days39 days48 days
Typical rent$1,066/mo$1,121/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$2,652$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 50213?
$191,882.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50213?
$151,705.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50213?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50213?
Typical rent: $1,066/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50213?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50213?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50213?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50213?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50213?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50213?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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