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Gilbert, IA — ZIP 50105

Population: 1,487 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 50105 (Gilbert, IA) is $341,321 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $346,500 after a median 37 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, tornado, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$341,321

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$341,321
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
10-year appreciation
+66.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$341,321
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$346,500
Median list price
$449,500
Median price per sqft
$298
1-year sale-price change
-24.4%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$891/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,061/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,469/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,768/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.9 : 1
Schools include
Gilbert Elementary School, Gilbert High School, Gilbert Middle School, Gilbert Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado, winter weather, hail, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,120
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,590

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (42 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-650 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,861
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
85.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,621
Average weekly wage
$1,194
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
185

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 50105State medianUS median
Typical home value$341,321$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$346,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,861$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 50105?
$341,321.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50105?
$346,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50105?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50105?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,061/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50105?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado, winter weather, hail, ice storm.
Is ZIP 50105 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 50105. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50105?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50105?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50105?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50105?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 50105 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50105?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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