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ZIP 50014

Part of Ames, IA
Pop. 32,958·Story County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,100/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
-$865
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ZIP 50014 · $1,100
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,310/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
$13,200/yr
At $1,100/mo median
Location
CityAmes
StateIA
CountyStory County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50014 (Ames, IA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 68.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,958
Median income
$60,731
Median age
23.3
Renters
63.4%
Age distribution
13.1%
55.2%
15.4%
Under 1813.1%
18–3455.2%
35–5415.4%
55–646%
65+10.3%
Gender
54.7%
45.3%
Male54.7%
Female45.3%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
White75.2%
Black4.1%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian11.3%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
19.8%
68.1%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma9.8%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+68.1%
Housing tenure
36.6%
63.4%
Owner36.6%
Renter63.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50014 in Ames, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,484 → $60,731
up 18.0%
Population
30,801 → 32,958
up 7.0%
Renter share
62.9% → 63.4%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
66.8% → 68.1%
+1.3 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 50014 in Ames, IA now reports about $60,731, up from $51,484 in 2021. The population has grown by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 30,801 residents to roughly 32,958.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50014 covers Ames, IA. The median rent here is $1,100/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($60,731/yr), ZIP 50014 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 50014?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50014 (Ames, IA) is $1,100. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50014 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50014's median rent of $1,100/mo is $865 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50014 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50014 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #33 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,100/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50014?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,100/mo in ZIP 50014. The local median household income is $60,731/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50014?

Rent in ZIP 50014 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 50014 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50014 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,100/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($60,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50014 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50014 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.4% of ZIP 50014 households are renters, while 36.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 50014 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 50014 compare to the rest of Ames?

ZIP 50014 is more affordable than Ames overall. At $1,100/mo, it's $25 below the Ames citywide median of $1,125/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50014 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50014 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,100/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 50014's median household income ($60,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50014 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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