The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50201 sells for about $237,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $963 a month.
ZIP 50201 — Nevada
The housing market in 50201 shows resilience with a 7.7% year-over-year price increase and a tight inventory of only 16 active listings. While sales volume remains modest, the market is moving quickly with a median of 20 days on market, indicating sustained demand from local buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a small-town atmosphere with manageable access to the larger Des Moines and Ames employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 7.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 0.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 8.7% — 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 5.6%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 50201, Story 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.
The area is served by the Nevada Community School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the regional educational landscape.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural services and proximity to the broader Des Moines metro employment corridor, with steady development in residential infrastructure.
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 typically commute via US-30 toward Ames or the Des Moines metro area, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit profile.
The area features local parks and community facilities, with access to regional golf courses and shopping districts within a short driving distance.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with rents remaining relatively stable compared to the Des Moines urban core.
The economy is driven by a mix of agricultural support, local government, and service industries, with significant employment spillover from the nearby Ames and Des Moines markets.
Parcels are subject to Nevada Community School District levies and Story County general fund assessments.
Standard Midwestern property insurance coverage applies, with typical exposure to wind and storm-related risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Jack Trice Stadium4.79.7 mi
- Center Grove Orchard4.712.9 mi
- Hilton Coliseum4.79.5 mi
- Stephens Auditorium4.69.7 mi
- Flight Bar + Grille4.613.6 mi
- Center Grove Orchard4.712.9 mi
- Reiman Gardens4.89.9 mi
- Cinemark Ames Movies 124.38.8 mi
- Perfect Games4.312 mi
- Ada Hayden Heritage Park4.88.4 mi
- Dahlberg Portraits4.88.5 mi
- Iowa State Center4.69.6 mi
- Octagon Center For the Arts4.78.3 mi
- Reiman Gardens4.89.9 mi
- Ada Hayden Heritage Park4.88.4 mi
- Brookside Park4.79.1 mi
- Inis Grove Park4.87.9 mi
- Hickory Grove Park4.57.2 mi
- Veenker Memorial Golf Course4.59.9 mi
- Coldwater Golf Links4.19 mi
- Inside Golf & Games4.78.4 mi
- North Grand Mall48.4 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.48.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.38.7 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.311.2 mi
- Theisen's Home Farm Auto of Ames4.47.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local recreational facility serving the community.
Public course providing local leisure access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.