Humboldt, IA 50548 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Humboldt, IA—50548

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$180,000

8.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$71,000

30.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

89

3.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

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2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Humboldt, IA

Humboldt, IA lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$180,000	8.0%
Single Family	$180,000	8.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — Humboldt, IA

Humboldt, IA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

33.6%

2 Bedrooms

50.1%

3 Bedrooms

6.1%

4 Bedrooms

5.7%

5+ Bedrooms

4.5%

Property Listings — Humboldt, IA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Humboldt, IA is 79. This is a decrease of -1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$194,000	-10.0%
Listing Count	37	-3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-3.0%
Days on Market	89	-3.0%

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Demographics — Humboldt, IA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Humboldt, IA has a population of 5,480, which has decreased by -3.2% over the past 5 years. Humboldt, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,480	-3.2%
% Under 18	23.8%	5.8%
% Seniors	25.7%	8.9%
% WFH	12.3%	223.7%
% w/ College Degree	25.1%	-3.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Humboldt, IA is a predominantly white area, with 93.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Humboldt, IA is hispanic, making up 3.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.6% of the population in Humboldt, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 25.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	93.7%	2.6%
% Black	0.2%	-66.7%
% Hispanic	3.9%	-31.6%
% Asian	1.2%	100.0%
% Foreign Born	2.6%	-25.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Humboldt, IA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 99 mortgage originations in Humboldt, IA, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Humboldt, IA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	99
% Conventional Loans	79.0%
% Government Loans	21.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Humboldt, IA

Humboldt, IA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	47
Total Units Section 8	47
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	84.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$740
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$880
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,230
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,320

Humboldt, IA—50548

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Humboldt, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Humboldt, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Humboldt, IA

Demographics — Humboldt, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Humboldt, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Humboldt, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Humboldt, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Humboldt, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.3
Median Home Price	$180,000
Median Household Income	$71,000

Humboldt, IA—50548

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Humboldt, IA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Humboldt, IA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Humboldt, IA

Demographics — Humboldt, IA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Humboldt, IA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Humboldt, IA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Humboldt, IA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Humboldt, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Badger, IA

Clare, IA

Thor, IA

Fort Dodge, IA

Vincent, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

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