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Glenwood, IA — ZIP 51534

Population: 8,874 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 51534 (Glenwood, IA) is $317,841 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 57 days on market. 4 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 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,841

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$317,841
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+81.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$318,764
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
$340,000
Median list price
$341,500
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+58.1%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$830/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,560/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Glenwood Middle School, Glenwood Senior High School, Northeast Elementary School, West Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A09
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PCE - Carriage Cleaners (11.3 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,017
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,390

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (19 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+13 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
39.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,789
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
73.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,277
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

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

How it compares

ZIP 51534State medianUS median
Median home value$317,841$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$340,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,789$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 51534?
$317,841.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 51534?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 51534?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 51534?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,040/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 51534?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is ZIP 51534 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A09.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 51534?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 51534?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 51534?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 51534?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 51534 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 51534?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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