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Randall city, IA

ZIP 50231 — Housing & Real Estate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Home values, rent, tenure, and housing stock

Housing & Real Estate in ZIP Code 50231

Median Home Value
$106,300
Median Rent
$525
Affordability Snapshot
$29,000
Est. income to buy

Household income needed for a median home under a 20% down / 6.8% illustrative mortgage model (~$683/mo PITI).

9%
Rent-to-Income Ratio

Below the 30% threshold — generally affordable for median earners.

1.5x
Home Price-to-Income Ratio

Below 3x — relatively affordable housing market.

16.9 yrs
Price-to-Rent Ratio

Years to break even buying vs renting at median home value and rent.

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 50231 in Randall city, IA, a household would need roughly $29,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $683. That sits below the local median household income ($69,688), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Housing Tenure

Vacancy rate 12% — check local market conditions.

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Housing Metrics
Owner Occupied
91.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Vacancy Rate
11.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Broadband Access
94.1%+8% vs US avg
x
4+ Bedrooms
2.6%-82% vs US avg
x
Built Pre-1939
0.0%
x
Built Post-2014
0.0%
x
Rent Burden >30%
16.7%-66% vs US avg
x
Mortgage-Free
40.3%+6% vs US avg
x
$106,300
Home Value
$525
Rent
1954
Year Built
2006
Moved In

Residents have lived here since ~2006 on average

Housing Structure

Census ACS structure types (single-family, multi-unit, etc.).

  • 1-unit detached93.5%
  • 1-unit attached0.0%
  • 2-9 units0.0%
  • 10+ units0.0%
  • Mobile home & other6.5%

Housing & Real Estate key statistics

Housing statistics
Housing
Median home value$106,300
Median rent$525
Owner-occupied91.2%
Vacant11.7%
Price-to-income1.5x
Est. income to buy$29,000