The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50502 sells for about $133,052, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,031 a month.
ZIP 50502 — Alta
The Fort Dodge housing market is characterized by stable, modest price growth and limited inventory. Market activity remains steady with homes typically pending within a month, reflecting a balanced but slow-moving local economy.
The area is suitable for local workers and families seeking an affordable cost of living in a regional commercial hub.
Median prices moved up 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 15.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50501, Webster County IA
Fort Dodge serves as a major commercial center for North Central Iowa, with ongoing efforts to maintain its role as a regional hub.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
The city is situated along the Des Moines River, providing access to local riverfront recreation and community parks.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory, with approximately 20 active listings reported in the area.
Fort Dodge functions as a significant commercial and economic center for the North Central Iowa region.
Data sourced from World Population Review and Zillow market reports.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A primary natural feature running through the city.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.