The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50010 sells for about $389,500, or $207 per square foot.
Prices are up +24.64% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $973 a month.
ZIP 50010 — Ames
The 50010 housing market remains strong, characterized by significant year-over-year price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is consistently supported by the university-driven economy, keeping the market competitive for buyers despite higher price points.
This ZIP is well-suited for university-affiliated professionals, families seeking stable school districts, and investors looking for consistent rental demand driven by the local academic economy.
Median prices moved up 24.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% 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 3.7% · poverty 17.1% — 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 6.8%/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 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50010, 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.
Ames Community School District serves the area, generally regarded for strong academic performance and integration with the local university environment.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways; insurance premiums are generally stable but reflect regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is anchored by Iowa State University and associated research and technology sectors, driving consistent demand for housing and infrastructure improvements.
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.
The ZIP offers convenient access to the Ames employment core and Iowa State University campus, with most residents experiencing short commute times via local arterial roads.
Residents have access to numerous city parks, the Ames trail system, and proximity to local golf courses and shopping districts within the city of Ames.
The rental market is robust due to the university student population, maintaining high occupancy rates and steady rent growth.
The economy is heavily influenced by Iowa State University, with significant employment in education, research, and technology sectors.
Ames is served by CyRide, the university-affiliated transit system, and is connected to regional highways for access to Des Moines.
Ongoing development focuses on university-related infrastructure and residential expansion to accommodate population growth.
Story County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based assessments.
Parcels are subject to Ames Community School District levies and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance market is stable, reflecting typical Midwestern risk profiles.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA 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.
- Jack Trice Stadium4.72.6 mi
- Center Grove Orchard4.711.8 mi
- Hilton Coliseum4.72.4 mi
- Prairie Ridge Sports Complex4.519.9 mi
- Stephens Auditorium4.62.5 mi
- Center Grove Orchard4.711.8 mi
- Reiman Gardens4.82.8 mi
- Cinemark Ames Movies 124.31.9 mi
- Perfect Games4.34.8 mi
- Ada Hayden Heritage Park4.83.2 mi
- Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum4.515.6 mi
- Dahlberg Portraits4.81.3 mi
- Iowa State Center4.62.4 mi
- Octagon Center For the Arts4.71.2 mi
- Paradox4.715 mi
- Reiman Gardens4.82.8 mi
- Ada Hayden Heritage Park4.83.2 mi
- Brookside Park4.72 mi
- Inis Grove Park4.81.5 mi
- Hickory Grove Park4.512 mi
- Saylorville Lake Marina4.720 mi
- Big Creek Marina4.616.5 mi
- Veenker Memorial Golf Course4.53.1 mi
- Coldwater Golf Links4.12.1 mi
- Inside Golf & Games4.72 mi
- North Grand Mall42 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.41.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.31.9 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.34.1 mi
- Theisen's Home Farm Auto of Ames4.41.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major anchor institution and cultural hub.
Extensive network of trails and green spaces.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.