The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50014 sells for about $368,500, or $260 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.52%), a market in balance. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,300 a month.
ZIP 50014 — Ames
The 50014 housing market is currently balanced, with a pending-to-active ratio of 0.09 indicating that buyers have sufficient options and negotiation power. The median home price is $368,500, supported by steady demand from the university-affiliated population. While inventory is limited, the market remains stable with minimal price volatility.
This ZIP is ideal for university-affiliated individuals, students, and families seeking proximity to the academic and research hub of Ames.
Median prices moved up 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 10.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 18.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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ZCTA 50014, Ames IA
The area is served by the Ames Community School District, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district due to its proximity to Iowa State University.
The economy is heavily anchored by Iowa State University, driving consistent demand for housing and research-related 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.
The ZIP is centrally located in Ames, providing short commutes to the Iowa State University campus and downtown Ames.
The area features proximity to Reiman Gardens, various city parks, and the trail systems surrounding the Iowa State University campus.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the student population at Iowa State University, maintaining consistent demand and vacancy pressure.
The economy is dominated by higher education, research, and associated service industries centered around Iowa State University.
Ames is served by CyRide, the university-operated transit system, providing extensive coverage throughout the city.
Development is largely focused on university-related infrastructure and residential expansion to accommodate the growing student and faculty population.
Parcels are subject to Ames Community School District levies and municipal taxes.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 50014 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.
Major research university and primary economic anchor for the region.
A prominent 17-acre public garden located near the university.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.