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ZIP 50158

Pop. 31,396·Marshall County·48th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$930/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-12.9%
vs US Median
-$1,035
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 50158 · $930
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$730
2 BR
$960
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,270
Research median
$960/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
$11,160/yr
At $930/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyMarshall 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, -12.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50158 (Marshalltown, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,396
Median income
$70,367
Median age
37.2
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
26.1%
21%
22.8%
12.5%
17.6%
Under 1826.1%
18–3421%
35–5422.8%
55–6412.5%
65+17.6%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
64.5%
30.6%
White64.5%
Black2.6%
Hispanic30.6%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
16%
31.9%
30.7%
21.3%
No HS diploma16%
HS diploma31.9%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+21.3%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50158 in Marshalltown, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,628 → $70,367
up 14.2%
Population
31,241 → 31,396
up 0.5%
Renter share
31.4% → 28.4%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 21.3%
+0.8 pts

Median household income grew from $61,628 to $70,367 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.2% shift. About 28.4% of households rent today, against 31.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50158 covers Marshalltown, IA. The median rent here is $930/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($70,367/yr), ZIP 50158 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 50158?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50158 (Marshalltown, IA) is $930. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50158 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50158's median rent of $930/mo is $1,035 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50158 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50158 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #48 out of 55 ZIPs at $930/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50158?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $930/mo in ZIP 50158. The local median household income is $70,367/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50158?

Rent in ZIP 50158 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 50158 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50158 is considered very affordable for renters. At $930/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($70,367/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50158 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50158 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of ZIP 50158 households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50158 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50158 compare to the rest of Marshalltown?

ZIP 50158 sits right at the Marshalltown citywide median of $930/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50158 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50158 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $930/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 50158's median household income ($70,367/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50158 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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