The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50524 sells for about $325,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $656 a month.
ZIP 50524 — Clare
The housing market in 50524 is characterized by low inventory and stable, moderate price growth. Demand remains consistent among local buyers, though the limited number of listings keeps sales volume low. The area benefits from high median household incomes relative to the county average.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with high household income levels and proximity to the amenities of Fort Dodge.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% 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 3.0% · poverty 1.8% — 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 6.5%/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 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50524, Webster 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.
The area is served by the Fort Dodge Community School District, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Webster County agricultural and industrial base, with limited new residential development activity.
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.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to Fort Dodge for employment and services.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with proximity to regional parks and trails in the surrounding Webster County area.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the small, rural nature of the community, with low turnover and minimal investor activity.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture and regional services based in nearby Fort Dodge.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicle use via local county roads and state highways.
There are no major large-scale residential or commercial developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Webster County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard county, school district, and local township tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data derived from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables for 50524.
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.
Regional hub for community events and agricultural exhibitions.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.