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ZIP 50613

Pop. 43,867·Black Hawk County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,264/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.1%
Month-over-Month
-8.8%
vs US Median
-$701
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ZIP 50613 · $1,264
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,210/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
$15,168/yr
At $1,264/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyBlack Hawk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.1% YoY, -8.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50613 (Cedar Falls, IA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 49.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,867
Median income
$78,503
Median age
30
Renters
33.9%
Age distribution
17.9%
37.3%
19.5%
16.8%
Under 1817.9%
18–3437.3%
35–5419.5%
55–648.5%
65+16.8%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
91.8%
White91.8%
Black1.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian3.2%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
20.6%
27.5%
49.7%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+49.7%
Housing tenure
66.1%
33.9%
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50613 in Cedar Falls, IA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,154 → $1,264
up 9.5%
Income
$68,989 → $78,503
up 13.8%
Population
43,708 → 43,867
up 0.4%
Renter share
33.9% → 33.9%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
47.4% → 49.7%
+2.3 pts
Median age
28.7 → 30
+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 50613 in Cedar Falls, IA has increased from $1,154 to $1,264, a 9.5% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $68,989 to $78,503 across the same window, up 13.8% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. College-educated residents now make up 49.7% of adults here, versus 47.4% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 50613 in Cedar Falls, IA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50613 covers Cedar Falls, IA. The median rent here is $1,264/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($78,503/yr), ZIP 50613 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50613?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50613 (Cedar Falls, IA) is $1,264. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50613 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50613's median rent of $1,264/mo is $701 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50613 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50613 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #22 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,264/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50613?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,264/mo in ZIP 50613. The local median household income is $78,503/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50613?

Rent in ZIP 50613 has decreased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 50613 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50613 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,264/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($78,503/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50613 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50613 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of ZIP 50613 households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50613 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50613 compare to the rest of Cedar Falls?

ZIP 50613 sits right at the Cedar Falls citywide median of $1,264/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50613 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50613 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,264/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 50613's median household income ($78,503/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50613 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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