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Traer, IA — ZIP 50675

Population: 2,198 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 50675 (Traer, IA) is $179,372 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $156,750 after a median 17 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,372

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$179,372
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.1%
10-year appreciation
+63.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$184,088
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$156,750
Median list price
$156,000
Median price per sqft
$100
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$702/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$722/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$945/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,198/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,317/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.8 : 1
Schools include
North Tama High School, North Tama Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waterloo Coal Gasification Plant (24.2 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.2 in
Annual snowfall
27.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Traer Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN, MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, SARTORI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-39 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
67.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,919
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,456
Average weekly wage
$956
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 50675State medianUS median
Median home value$179,372$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$156,750$220,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,919$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 50675?
$179,372.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50675?
$156,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50675?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50675?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $945/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50675?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50675?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50675?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50675?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50675?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50675?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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