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Zearing, IA

Zearing, IA.

Population: 891 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zearing, IA is $266,387 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $167,750 after a median 211.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, tornado, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$266,387

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

211.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$266,387
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+79.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$266,387
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
$167,750
Median list price
$242,500
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-36.2%
Median days on market
211.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
103.2%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Colo-Nesco Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.4%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
39.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,836
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,030

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Drake Airport (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-650 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
61.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,354
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
67.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,301
Average weekly wage
$1,122
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
141

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

How it compares

ZearingState medianUS median
Median home value$266,387$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$167,750$220,000$325,000
Median days on market212 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,354$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 Zearing, IA?
$266,387.
What is the median sale price in Zearing, IA?
$167,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Zearing, IA?
Median days on market: 211.5 days.
What is typical rent in Zearing, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zearing, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm.
Is Zearing, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Zearing, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zearing, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zearing, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zearing, IA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zearing, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zearing, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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