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Spring Hill, IA — ZIP 50125

Population: 20,121 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 50125 (Spring Hill, IA) is $313,249 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $317,500 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,185/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$313,249

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$313,249
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.5%
10-year appreciation
+68.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$313,249
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
$317,500
Median list price
$329,900
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
+10.4%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
83
For-sale inventory
83
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,185/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,856/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,901/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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
Schools include
Emerson Elementary School, Indianola High School, Irving Elementary School, Indianola Middle School, Whittier Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
12
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lot 46 Valley Gardens TCE (14.9 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
30.8 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
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,215
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,232

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Nash Field Indianola Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI
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)
+302 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
29.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,783
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,826
Average weekly wage
$1,027
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
465

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

How it compares

ZIP 50125State medianUS median
Typical home value$313,249$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$317,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,185/mo$1,168/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,783$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 50125?
$313,249.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50125?
$317,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50125?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50125?
Typical rent: $1,185/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50125?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 50125 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 50125. 12 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 50125?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50125?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50125?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50125?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 50125 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50125?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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