Marshalltown, IA Metro Area - Investment Guide
Metro Area • 10 Cities • 11 ZIP Codes
Avg Home Value
$225,946
Avg Monthly Rent
$926
Avg Cap Rate
3.28%
Avg Investability
2.3 ★
Cities
10
ZIP Codes
11
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Market Trends
Metro Home Value History
Metro Rent History
🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate:
6.76%
as of Sep 10
Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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WARM MARKET
Marshalltown, IA Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
10.6%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
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Market conditions data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly
Best ZIP codes in Marshalltown, IA
Every ZIP in the metro, ranked four ways. Free.
Cities in Marshalltown, IA
Top ZIP Codes by Investability
| ZIP Code | City | State | Home Value | Rent | Cap Rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50158 | Marshalltown | IA | $170,658 | $1,116 | 5.10% | |
| 50247 | State Center | IA | $294,707 | $864 | 2.29% | |
| 50162 | Melbourne | IA | $236,427 | $1,296 | 4.28% | |
| 50247 | State Center | IA | $289,183 | $864 | 2.33% | |
| 50158 | Marshalltown | IA | $175,216 | $1,068 | 4.76% | |
| 50162 | Melbourne | IA | $238,161 | $1,296 | 4.24% | |
| 50247 | State Center | IA | $290,663 | $864 | 2.32% | |
| 50158 | Marshalltown | IA | $180,092 | $978 | 4.24% | |
| 50162 | Melbourne | IA | $249,454 | $1,296 | 4.05% | |
| 50158 | Marshalltown | IA | $168,438 | $941 | 4.36% | |
| 50247 | State Center | IA | $306,726 | $864 | 2.20% | |
| 50162 | Melbourne | IA | $239,701 | $1,296 | 4.22% | |
| 50247 | State Center | IA | $289,888 | $864 | 2.32% | |
| 50158 | Marshalltown | IA | $181,017 | $930 | 4.01% | |
| 50162 | Melbourne | IA | $247,450 | $1,296 | 4.09% | |
| 50158 | Marshalltown | IA | $170,658 | $1,116 | 5.10% | |
| 50247 | State Center | IA | $302,340 | $864 | 2.23% | |
| 50162 | Melbourne | IA | $236,427 | $1,296 | 4.28% | |
| 50247 | State Center | IA | $289,183 | $864 | 2.33% | |
| 50158 | Marshalltown | IA | $177,455 | $1,068 | 4.70% | |
| 50162 | Melbourne | IA | $243,895 | $1,296 | 4.14% | |
| 50005 | Albion | IA | $188,966 | $837 | 3.45% | |
| 50106 | Gilman | IA | $250,483 | $828 | 2.58% | |
| 50258 | Union | IA | $188,734 | $828 | 3.42% | |
| 50120 | Haverhill | IA | $281,612 | $1,062 | 2.94% | |
| 50206 | New Providence | IA | $175,793 | $864 | 3.83% | |
| 50234 | Rhodes | IA | $235,388 | $963 | 3.19% | |
| 50142 | Le Grand | IA | $176,544 | $828 | 3.66% | |
| 50148 | Albion | IA | $179,745 | $837 | 3.63% | |
| 50005 | Albion | IA | $193,913 | $837 | 3.37% | |
| 50258 | Union | IA | $183,229 | $828 | 3.52% | |
| 50106 | Gilman | IA | $261,190 | $828 | 2.47% | |
| 50120 | Haverhill | IA | $289,296 | $1,062 | 2.86% | |
| 50206 | New Providence | IA | $174,103 | $864 | 3.87% | |
| 50234 | Rhodes | IA | $242,203 | $963 | 3.10% | |
| 50142 | Le Grand | IA | $183,801 | $828 | 3.51% | |
| 50148 | Albion | IA | $183,532 | $837 | 3.56% | |
| 50005 | Albion | IA | $183,746 | $837 | 3.55% | |
| 50106 | Gilman | IA | $248,396 | $828 | 2.60% | |
| 50258 | Union | IA | $190,526 | $828 | 3.39% | |
| 50120 | Haverhill | IA | $283,235 | $1,062 | 2.92% | |
| 50206 | New Providence | IA | $183,454 | $864 | 3.67% | |
| 50142 | Le Grand | IA | $170,377 | $828 | 3.79% | |
| 50148 | Albion | IA | $172,325 | $837 | 3.79% | |
| 50234 | Rhodes | IA | $253,058 | $963 | 2.97% | |
| 50005 | Albion | IA | $192,693 | $837 | 3.39% | |
| 50258 | Union | IA | $200,887 | $828 | 3.21% | |
| 50106 | Gilman | IA | $264,044 | $828 | 2.45% | |
| 50120 | Haverhill | IA | $291,370 | $1,062 | 2.84% | |
| 50206 | New Providence | IA | $166,987 | $864 | 4.04% |
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About Marshalltown, IA Real Estate Market
The Marshalltown, IA metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompasses 10 cities and 11 ZIP codes. The average home value across the metro is $225,946, with an average monthly rent of $926. Explore individual cities and ZIP codes to find investment opportunities that match your criteria.