The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50622 sells for about $325,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $875 a month.
ZIP 50622 — Denver
The housing market in 50622 is showing steady growth, driven by its appeal as a bedroom community for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area. Low inventory and consistent demand have kept prices on an upward trajectory, reflecting a stable and desirable local market.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with convenient access to the amenities and employment opportunities of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 50622, Bremer County IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Denver, IA area remain low, consistent with the broader rural and small-town character of Bremer County.
The area is served by the Denver Community School District, which is generally regarded for its strong academic performance and community-focused environment.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Cedar River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area, with local growth focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Residents primarily commute via IA-963 and US-218 to reach employment hubs in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, typically a 15-20 minute drive.
The area features local parks, access to the Cedar River for outdoor activities, and proximity to regional golf courses and community trails.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from families and professionals working in the nearby metro area.
The local economy is supported by a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and services, with significant employment ties to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls industrial and educational base.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-218 serving as the main arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion to accommodate growth from the nearby metro area.
Parcels are subject to standard Bremer County property tax levies, including school district and municipal service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Central community space with recreational facilities.
Provides local fishing and outdoor recreation access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.