The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50565 sells for about $155,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $817 a month.
ZIP 50565 — Marathon
The housing market in ZIP 50565 is characterized by low inventory and stable, affordable pricing. Demand remains consistent with local population trends, driven primarily by long-term residents and agricultural sector stability.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable, small-town lifestyle with a low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.2% · poverty 19.7% — a mixed stability 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 5.6%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50565, Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas are generally low, consistent with rural Iowa trends, and remain significantly below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Pocahontas Area Community School District, which maintains a stable, community-focused educational environment.
The area is primarily at risk for severe weather events including wind and occasional flooding, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with steady but modest economic momentum.
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.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with most residents working within the county or in nearby regional hubs.
Local amenities include community parks, local golf courses, and access to regional outdoor recreation areas typical of rural Iowa.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, with support from local government and small business services.
Transportation is dominated by highway access; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-scale residential improvements.
The Pocahontas County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide service taxes.
Property insurance is generally available, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather.
Data derived from Census Bureau QuickFacts and local municipal profiles.
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.
- King's Pointe Resort4.117.8 mi
- King's Pointe Resort4.117.8 mi
- Sunset Park4.518.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic center of the county seat.
Provides community green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.