The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50643 sells for about $279,747, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $953 a month.
ZIP 50643 — Hudson
The housing market in 50643 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's reputation for quality schools and its proximity to major regional employment hubs in the Cedar Valley.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals working in the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area who prioritize a quiet, community-focused environment with access to quality schools.
Median prices moved up 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 4.6% — 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 5.4%/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 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50643, 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.
Crime rates in Hudson are generally low, consistent with small-town Iowa trends and significantly below national averages.
The area is served by the Hudson Community School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and student-to-teacher ratios.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area, providing access to major employers in manufacturing, education, and healthcare.
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 by car to Waterloo or Cedar Falls, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 20 minutes.
The area features local parks, community sports facilities, and easy access to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and stable demand, primarily driven by local workforce needs and families seeking suburban living.
The economy is anchored by the broader Cedar Valley region, with significant employment in manufacturing, education at the University of Northern Iowa, and healthcare services.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with easy access to US-218 and IA-58 connecting to the regional employment core.
Local planning focuses on controlled residential growth and infrastructure improvements to support the expanding suburban population.
Black Hawk County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based assessments updated biennially.
Parcels are subject to Hudson Community School District levies and standard county-wide service districts.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Midwest.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Lost Island Waterpark4.510.8 mi
- Lost Island Themepark4.511.1 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.311.5 mi
- Palmer's Family Fun4.714.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.211.6 mi
- UNI-Dome4.511.6 mi
- Young Arena4.712.6 mi
- Starbeck's Smokehouse4.412.4 mi
- McLeod Center4.711.6 mi
- Waterloo Convention Center4.312.4 mi
- Marcus Crossroads Cinema4.411.2 mi
- Maple Lanes Bowling Center4.511.5 mi
- Hickory Hills Park4.610.1 mi
- Cadillac XBC4.412.1 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.211.6 mi
- John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum4.812.3 mi
- Matchstick Marvels4.916.3 mi
- Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum & Grout Museum of History & Science4.712.2 mi
- Waterloo Center for the Arts4.512.6 mi
- The Phelps at the Waterloo Center for the Arts4.712.6 mi
- Hickory Hills Park4.610.1 mi
- Hartman Reserve Nature Center4.812.6 mi
- Place to Play Park4.910.3 mi
- Pfeiffer Springs Park4.612.5 mi
- Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens4.79.8 mi
- Pheasant Ridge Golf Course4.312.8 mi
- South Hills Golf Course4.510.4 mi
- Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course4.410.8 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.49.8 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.411.5 mi
- Fleet Farm4.48.4 mi
- Kohl's4.211.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less49.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park with playground and picnic facilities.
Regional multi-use trail accessible for cycling and walking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.