The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50578 sells for about $145,000, or $80 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 105 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $658 a month.
ZIP 50578 — Ringsted
The housing market in 50578 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Iowa trends. Demand is driven by local residents and limited supply, keeping the market balanced. Economic conditions are steady, supported by the agricultural sector.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community and low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 105 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 20.2% — 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 6.1%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 50578, Pocahontas 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.
Crime rates in this rural Iowa region are consistently low, with incidents significantly below both state and national averages.
Schools in the area are primarily served by small, community-focused rural districts that emphasize personalized instruction and local engagement.
The area faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding, with property insurance premiums reflecting moderate hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by the agricultural sector and local small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
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.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to nearby county seats or regional employment hubs within 20-30 minutes.
Local recreation centers on community parks, small-town sports complexes, and access to regional outdoor activities like fishing and hunting.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental presence.
The economy is heavily anchored by agriculture, agribusiness, and local government services, with a stable employment base.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicle use, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Pocahontas County Assessor manages property valuations, conducting periodic reassessments to align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather-related claims and national reinsurance trends.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like this seeing stable but slow population shifts.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically provides a redemption period for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive real estate disclosure statement detailing the condition of the property at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Data USA profiles for Pocahontas County.
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.
- Hillcrest Golf and Country Club4.69.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic center of county administration and local government.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.