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ZIP 50211

Part of Norwalk, IA
Pop. 16,835·Warren County·28th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,218/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$747
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 50211 · $1,218
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,300/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
$14,616/yr
At $1,218/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyWarren County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,835
Median income
$103,712
Median age
38.7
Renters
15.7%
Age distribution
26.4%
19%
27.7%
12.8%
14%
Under 1826.4%
18–3419%
35–5427.7%
55–6412.8%
65+14%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
93.5%
White93.5%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian1.1%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
22.5%
37.6%
37%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma22.5%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+37%
Housing tenure
84.3%
15.7%
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50211 in Norwalk, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,363 → $103,712
up 12.3%
Population
14,905 → 16,835
up 12.9%
Renter share
15.8% → 15.7%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.2% → 37%
-1.2 pts
Median age
36.8 → 38.7
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $92,363 to $103,712 across the same window, up 12.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 50211 in Norwalk, IA adding about 1,930 residents over the five-year window, up 12.9% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50211 covers Norwalk, IA. The median rent here is $1,218/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($103,712/yr), ZIP 50211 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 50211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA) is $1,218. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50211's median rent of $1,218/mo is $747 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50211 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50211 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #28 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,218/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,218/mo in ZIP 50211. The local median household income is $103,712/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50211?

Rent in ZIP 50211 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 50211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50211 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,218/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($103,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50211 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.7% of ZIP 50211 households are renters, while 84.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50211 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50211 compare to the rest of Norwalk?

ZIP 50211 is pricier than Norwalk as a whole. At $1,218/mo, it's $29 above the Norwalk citywide median of $1,189/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,218/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 50211's median household income ($103,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50211 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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