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ZIP 50219

Part of Pella, IA
Pop. 14,416·Marion County·35th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,085/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$880
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ZIP 50219 · $1,085
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,560
Research median
$1,170/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
$13,020/yr
At $1,085/mo median
Location
CityPella
StateIA
CountyMarion County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50219 (Pella, IA) is majority owner-occupied, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,416
Median income
$86,807
Median age
36.3
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
24.1%
23.5%
23.1%
19.1%
Under 1824.1%
18–3423.5%
35–5423.1%
55–6410.1%
65+19.1%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
95.7%
White95.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
27%
25.6%
44%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma27%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50219 in Pella, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,101 → $86,807
up 4.5%
Population
13,465 → 14,416
up 7.1%
Renter share
27.4% → 30.6%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 44%
-0.8 pts
Median age
38 → 36.3
-1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $86,807 today, compared with $83,101 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 50219 in Pella, IA adding about 951 residents over the five-year window, up 7.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 27.4% to 30.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 50219

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50219 covers Pella, IA. The median rent here is $1,085/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($86,807/yr), ZIP 50219 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50219?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50219 (Pella, IA) is $1,085. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50219 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50219's median rent of $1,085/mo is $880 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50219 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50219 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #35 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,085/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,085/mo in ZIP 50219. The local median household income is $86,807/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50219?

Rent in ZIP 50219 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 50219 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50219 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,085/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($86,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50219 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50219 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 50219 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50219 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50219 compare to the rest of Pella?

ZIP 50219 sits right at the Pella citywide median of $1,085/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50219 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50219 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,085/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 50219's median household income ($86,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50219 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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