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ZIP 50036

Part of Boone, IA
Pop. 16,154·Boone County·45th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$947/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.4%
Month-over-Month
-7.8%
vs US Median
-$1,018
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 50036 · $947
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,510
Research median
$1,030/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
$11,364/yr
At $947/mo median
Location
CityBoone
StateIA
CountyBoone County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.4% YoY, -7.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50036 (Boone, IA) is majority owner-occupied, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,154
Median income
$79,255
Median age
41.8
Renters
23.2%
Age distribution
20.4%
20.1%
26.7%
14.1%
18.7%
Under 1820.4%
18–3420.1%
35–5426.7%
55–6414.1%
65+18.7%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
94.2%
White94.2%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
31%
35.9%
28%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma31%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+28%
Housing tenure
76.8%
23.2%
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50036 in Boone, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,269 → $79,255
up 17.8%
Population
16,373 → 16,154
down 1.3%
Renter share
21.4% → 23.2%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24% → 28%
+4.0 pts
Median age
40.7 → 41.8
+1.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $67,269 to $79,255 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 16,373 to 16,154 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 23.2% of households rent today, against 21.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24% to 28%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50036 covers Boone, IA. The median rent here is $947/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($79,255/yr), ZIP 50036 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50036?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50036 (Boone, IA) is $947. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50036 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50036's median rent of $947/mo is $1,018 (52%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50036 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50036 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #45 out of 55 ZIPs at $947/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $947/mo in ZIP 50036. The local median household income is $79,255/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50036?

Rent in ZIP 50036 has increased 22.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 50036 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50036 is considered very affordable for renters. At $947/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($79,255/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50036 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50036 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.2% of ZIP 50036 households are renters, while 76.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50036 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50036 compare to the rest of Boone?

ZIP 50036 sits right at the Boone citywide median of $947/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50036 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50036 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $947/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 50036's median household income ($79,255/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50036 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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