The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50519 sells for about $215,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $637 a month.
ZIP 50519 — Bode
The housing market in 50519 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and agricultural workers, resulting in a slow but consistent sales pace. Market conditions are expected to remain steady given the lack of significant new development.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle, as well as local workers who value proximity to agricultural and regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
9% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 8.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 50519, Humboldt County IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this rural Iowa area remain significantly lower than national averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends consistent with regional rural patterns.
Schools serving this area are part of smaller rural districts that generally maintain stable student-to-teacher ratios and community-focused educational environments.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with standard flood risks associated with local agricultural drainage patterns.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the regional agricultural sector and local manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment; public transit options are not available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local parks, nearby fishing spots, and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural industry, including crop production and related support services, with some small-scale manufacturing.
Transportation infrastructure consists primarily of state and county highways; there is no public transit system serving this rural area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic assessments to determine property values for tax purposes, following state-mandated guidelines.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for emergency services and infrastructure maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and storm damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Net domestic migration in the state remains modest, with rural areas experiencing slow population shifts.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically provides a redemption period for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 50519.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides basic recreational space and playground facilities for residents.
Offers access to walking and biking paths through rural landscapes.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.