The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50130 sells for about $218,183, or $163 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $840 a month.
ZIP 50130 — Jewell
The housing market in 50130 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand remains consistent with local population levels, and the market is currently balanced with limited turnover. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and days on market are based on current local data, while some specific regional indicators remain not determinable.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-adjacent lifestyle with a low cost of living and high homeownership rates.
Median prices moved up 7.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 8.8% — 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 5.5%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50130, Hamilton County IA
The area is served by the South Hamilton Community School District, which provides local public education for the Jewell community.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is generally low but varies by proximity to local waterways.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-town commerce, with limited large-scale industrial development or major corporate infrastructure projects reported.
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.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via local highways to reach larger employment hubs like Ames or Webster City.
Local amenities include access to nearby outdoor spaces such as Briggs Woods Park and various community-managed green spaces within the Jewell area.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, with rents significantly below the Iowa state median.
The economy is anchored by agricultural production and small-scale local businesses, with proximity to Ames providing access to broader regional employment opportunities.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP code.
Hamilton County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to South Hamilton Community School District levies and standard county-level utility and service districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though exposure to severe weather events remains a factor in regional pricing.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 50130 profile.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A regional park offering trails, camping, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.