The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50613 sells for about $318,900, or $205 per square foot.
Homes take about 75 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,202 a month.
ZIP 50613 — Cedar Falls
The Cedar Falls housing market shows stable activity with a median list price of approximately $318,900. Demand remains consistent, supported by the local university and regional employment base, though inventory levels remain modest.
This area is well-suited for families, university-affiliated professionals, and commuters seeking a balance of suburban amenities and access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 75 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 50613, Iowa
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Cedar Falls Community School District, which is generally regarded for its academic performance and community integration.
The local economy is anchored by the University of Northern Iowa and a mix of manufacturing and service-sector employers, contributing to steady regional development.
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.
Residents primarily commute via local highway corridors to employment hubs in Cedar Falls and neighboring Waterloo.
The area features extensive trail systems, parks along the Cedar River, and proximity to local golf courses and the downtown shopping district.
The rental market is influenced by the university student population, leading to consistent demand and recent upward pressure on rental rates.
The economy is driven by the University of Northern Iowa, manufacturing, and healthcare services within the Cedar Valley region.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with regional connectivity provided by major state highways.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use projects and infrastructure improvements to support the growing university-adjacent population.
The Black Hawk County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes across the county.
Parcels are subject to Cedar Falls Community School District levies and various municipal utility and service districts.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Lost Island Waterpark4.512.5 mi
- Lost Island Themepark4.513 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.36.6 mi
- Palmer's Family Fun4.76.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.25.2 mi
- UNI-Dome4.53.7 mi
- Young Arena4.79.1 mi
- Starbeck's Smokehouse4.48.9 mi
- McLeod Center4.73.8 mi
- Waterloo Convention Center4.39.4 mi
- Marcus Crossroads Cinema4.411.6 mi
- George Wyth State Park4.65 mi
- Maple Lanes Bowling Center4.57.6 mi
- Cadillac XBC4.410.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.25.2 mi
- George Wyth State Park4.65 mi
- Hartman Reserve Nature Center4.85.2 mi
- Place to Play Park4.95.1 mi
- Pfeiffer Springs Park4.64.3 mi
- Orchard Hill Park4.65.6 mi
- Pheasant Ridge Golf Course4.32.3 mi
- Prairie Links Golf Course & Event Center4.59.8 mi
- Gates Park Golf Course4.49.4 mi
- Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course4.48.9 mi
- South Hills Golf Course4.512.3 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.46 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.44.8 mi
- Kohl's4.25.1 mi
- Fleet Farm4.47.1 mi
- Ross Dress for Less46.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive multi-use trail system connecting the community.
Major regional anchor institution and cultural hub.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.