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ZIP 50003

Part of Adel, IA
Pop. 9,948·Dallas County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,031/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.0%
vs US Median
-$934
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 50003 · $1,031
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$12,372/yr
At $1,031/mo median
Location
CityAdel
StateIA
CountyDallas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -10.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50003 (Adel, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,948
Median income
$103,114
Median age
40.1
Renters
24.2%
Age distribution
26.6%
12.5%
32.6%
13%
15.3%
Under 1826.6%
18–3412.5%
35–5432.6%
55–6413%
65+15.3%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
90.6%
White90.6%
Black0.8%
Hispanic5.9%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
22.9%
29.9%
43.3%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+43.3%
Housing tenure
75.8%
24.2%
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50003 in Adel, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,732 → $103,114
up 14.9%
Population
9,048 → 9,948
up 9.9%
Renter share
22.2% → 24.2%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
42.6% → 43.3%
+0.7 pts
Median age
39.5 → 40.1
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $103,114 today, compared with $89,732 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 9,048 to 9,948 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.9% change. About 24.2% of households rent today, against 22.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 50003 covers Adel, IA. The median rent here is $1,031/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 12% of local median household income ($103,114/yr), ZIP 50003 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50003?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50003 (Adel, IA) is $1,031. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50003's median rent of $1,031/mo is $934 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50003 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50003 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #42 out of 57 ZIPs at $1,031/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,031/mo in ZIP 50003. The local median household income is $103,114/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50003?

Rent in ZIP 50003 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 50003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50003 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,031/mo, rent takes approximately 12% of the local median household income ($103,114/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50003 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.2% of ZIP 50003 households are renters, while 75.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50003 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50003 compare to the rest of Adel?

ZIP 50003 sits right at the Adel citywide median of $1,031/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50003 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
12%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,031/mo, rent takes ~12% of ZIP 50003's median household income ($103,114/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50003 12%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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