The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50036 sells for about $188,387, or $166 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $847 a month.
ZIP 50036 — Boone
The Boone housing market is showing moderate growth with a 4.7% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. Market activity remains somewhat competitive, with homes selling in approximately 38 days. The area's stability is supported by its role as a county seat and its economic connection to the larger Ames-Boone region.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking a small-town environment with access to the broader Ames-Boone economic region.
Median prices moved up 4.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 1.7% · poverty 6.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 50036, Boone 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.
Public schools in the area are served by the Boone Community School District, which provides standard educational services for the region.
The area serves as the county seat and principal city of the Boone Micropolitan Statistical Area, with economic ties to the neighboring Ames metropolitan area.
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 area is primarily car-dependent, with access to regional employment centers in Boone and nearby Ames via local highway corridors.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Des Moines River valley, offering outdoor recreation opportunities and basic retail amenities within the city.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family and multi-family units, with demand influenced by the local workforce and proximity to Ames.
The economy is anchored by the Boone County seat functions, with a mix of local services, manufacturing, and strong economic integration with the Ames metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with regional connectivity provided by local road networks linking to the Ames-Boone Combined Statistical Area.
Development is focused on maintaining the city's role as a regional hub within the Boone Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The Boone County Assessor manages property valuations for the county, following Iowa's state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Boone Community School District, Boone County, and the City of Boone.
Data sourced from local market reports and census-based income statistics.
- Jack Trice Stadium4.712.1 mi
- Hilton Coliseum4.712 mi
- Stephens Auditorium4.611.9 mi
- Jester Park4.719.4 mi
- Boone Speedway4.71.5 mi
- Ledges State Park4.84.2 mi
- Rail Explorers: Boone, IA Division4.81.7 mi
- Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum4.51.6 mi
- Reiman Gardens4.812 mi
- Perfect Games4.39.9 mi
- Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum4.51.6 mi
- Dahlberg Portraits4.813 mi
- Iowa State Center4.612 mi
- Octagon Center For the Arts4.713.1 mi
- Paradox4.71.1 mi
- Ledges State Park4.84.2 mi
- Reiman Gardens4.812 mi
- Iowa Arboretum & Gardens4.78 mi
- Ada Hayden Heritage Park4.812.5 mi
- Brookside Park4.712.2 mi
- Big Creek Marina4.617.2 mi
- Honey Creek Golf Club4.52.8 mi
- Veenker Memorial Golf Course4.511.1 mi
- Cedar Pointe Golf Course4.10.4 mi
- Inside Golf & Games4.712.5 mi
- North Grand Mall412.5 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.412.8 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.310.3 mi
- Kohl's4.212.5 mi
- JCPenney4.212.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional outdoor recreation and scenic value.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.