The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50212 sells for about $270,000, or $134 per square foot.
Homes take about 268 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $743 a month.
ZIP 50212 — Ogden
The housing market in 50212 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a small rural Iowa community. Prices remain stable with limited sales activity, reflecting a quiet market where demand is driven primarily by local residents.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger nearby cities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 268 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
5% 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 2.1% · poverty 6.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50212, 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.
Ogden Community School District serves the area, providing local public education for the community.
The area is a small rural community in Boone County with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Boone County based on local millage rates; Iowa does not have a state-level property tax.
Residents typically commute to nearby Boone or Ames for employment, with travel times generally ranging from 15 to 30 minutes.
Local amenities include small-town parks and proximity to the Des Moines River valley for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services, with residents often commuting to larger employment hubs in Boone County.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to U.S. Highway 30 serving as the main corridor.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
Boone County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are served by the Ogden Community School District and local utility districts.
Standard residential property insurance applies; no specific regional hazard-related premium spikes reported.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state.
Iowa law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 50212 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.
- Boone Speedway4.78.9 mi
- Ledges State Park4.89.3 mi
- Rail Explorers: Boone, IA Division4.88.5 mi
- Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum4.58.6 mi
- Iowa Arboretum & Gardens4.711.5 mi
- Don Williams Recreation Area4.56.6 mi
- Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum4.58.6 mi
- Paradox4.79 mi
- Jefferson Telecom4.916.8 mi
- Ledges State Park4.89.3 mi
- Iowa Arboretum & Gardens4.711.5 mi
- Don Williams Recreation Area4.56.6 mi
- Spring Lake Park4.512.8 mi
- McHose Park4.68.4 mi
- Honey Creek Golf Club4.57.6 mi
- Cedar Pointe Golf Course4.19.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.29.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.