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ZIP 50010

Part of Ames, IA
Pop. 33,799·Story County·31st most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,210/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$755
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ZIP 50010 · $1,210
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,150/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,520/yr
At $1,210/mo median
Location
CityAmes
StateIA
CountyStory County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.1% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50010 (Ames, IA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 62.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,799
Median income
$65,398
Median age
28.8
Renters
46.8%
Age distribution
14.3%
43.7%
17.2%
15.9%
Under 1814.3%
18–3443.7%
35–5417.2%
55–648.8%
65+15.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White81.3%
Black3.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian7.2%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
12.9%
22.3%
62.7%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma12.9%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+62.7%
Housing tenure
53.2%
46.8%
Owner53.2%
Renter46.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50010 in Ames, IA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$843 → $1,210
up 43.5%
Income
$60,432 → $65,398
up 8.2%
Population
34,036 → 33,799
down 0.7%
Renter share
46.5% → 46.8%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
57.5% → 62.7%
+5.2 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 50010 in Ames, IA has climbed by $367 per month, settling near $1,210 after starting the period at $843. Census figures show median household income at $65,398 today, compared with $60,432 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 35.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 57.5% to 62.7%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50010 covers Ames, IA. The median rent here is $1,210/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($65,398/yr), ZIP 50010 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50010?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50010 (Ames, IA) is $1,210. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50010 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50010's median rent of $1,210/mo is $755 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50010 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50010 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #31 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,210/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50010?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,210/mo in ZIP 50010. The local median household income is $65,398/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50010?

Rent in ZIP 50010 has increased 16.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 50010 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50010 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,210/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($65,398/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50010 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50010 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.8% of ZIP 50010 households are renters, while 53.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50010 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50010 compare to the rest of Ames?

ZIP 50010 is pricier than Ames as a whole. At $1,210/mo, it's $85 above the Ames citywide median of $1,125/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50010 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50010 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,210/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 50010's median household income ($65,398/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50010 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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