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Bedford, IA — ZIP 50833

Population: 2,077 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 50833 (Bedford, IA) is $151,263 — up 16.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $131,961 after a median 106 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, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$151,263

Typical home value

+16.0%

1-year change

106

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$151,263
1-year appreciation
+16.0%
3-year appreciation
+25.2%
5-year appreciation
+47.3%
10-year appreciation
+95.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$151,263
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
$131,961
Median list price
$108,391
Median price per sqft
$60
1-year sale-price change
+12.8%
Median days on market
106 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
89.7%
Active listings
20
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$710/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,198/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,290/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Bedford High School, Bedford 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, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
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
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 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
12
Nearest airport
Bedford Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA) (76 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING, CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-12 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1952
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,344
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
55.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,658
Average weekly wage
$1,112
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

ZIP 50833State medianUS median
Typical home value$151,263$207,227$285,053
Median sale price$131,961$198,942$319,906
Median days on market106 days39 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,344$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 50833?
$151,263.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50833?
$131,961.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50833?
Median days on market: 106 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50833?
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 50833?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heat wave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50833?
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 50833?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50833?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50833?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50833?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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