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ZIP 50125

Pop. 20,121·Warren County·11th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,382/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.7%
vs US Median
-$583
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 50125 · $1,382
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,610
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
$16,584/yr
At $1,382/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyWarren County
Rent Market Meter
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, +10.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50125 (Indianola, IA) is majority owner-occupied, 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,121
Median income
$84,848
Median age
38.6
Renters
24.6%
Age distribution
21.9%
23.5%
23.7%
12.5%
18.4%
Under 1821.9%
18–3423.5%
35–5423.7%
55–6412.5%
65+18.4%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
93.4%
White93.4%
Black1.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
25.5%
36%
35.9%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+35.9%
Housing tenure
75.4%
24.6%
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50125 in Indianola, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,250 → $84,848
up 11.3%
Population
20,228 → 20,121
down 0.5%
Renter share
27.1% → 24.6%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32.4% → 35.9%
+3.5 pts
Median age
37.9 → 38.6
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 50125 in Indianola, IA now reports about $84,848, up from $76,250 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 27.1% to 24.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.4% to 35.9% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 50125

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50125 covers Indianola, IA. The median rent here is $1,382/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($84,848/yr), ZIP 50125 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50125?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50125 (Indianola, IA) is $1,382. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50125 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50125's median rent of $1,382/mo is $583 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50125 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50125 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #11 out of 55 ZIPs tracked at $1,382/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50125?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,382/mo in ZIP 50125. The local median household income is $84,848/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50125?

Rent in ZIP 50125 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 50125 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50125 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,382/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($84,848/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50125 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50125 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.6% of ZIP 50125 households are renters, while 75.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50125 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50125 compare to the rest of Indianola?

ZIP 50125 sits right at the Indianola citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50125 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50125 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,382/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 50125's median household income ($84,848/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50125 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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