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In Ames, Iowa (Story County, ZIP area), the median household income is $60,764 per year and the median home value is $148,037. Use this free calculator for accurate, instant results tailored to your needs. No sign-up or account required.
| City | Ames, Iowa |
| County | Story County |
| ZIP Code | 50011 |
| State | Iowa |
| Time Zone | Chicago |
| Median Household Income | $60,764/year |
| Median Home Value | $148,037 |
| Affordability Tier | Very Affordable |
| Price-to-Income Ratio | 2.4x |
| Est. Monthly Mortgage (20% down, 6.65%) | $760/mo |
| Mortgage as % of Monthly Income | 15.0% |
| Income vs. National Median | near the national median |
| Income Tier | Lower-Middle Income |
| Home Value vs. National Median | 52% below the national median |
| Housing Market Tier | Entry-Level Market |
| Cost of Living Index | 50 (Significantly Below Average) |
At 2.4x the median income, housing in this ZIP is well below the national average price-to-income ratio of 4.1x, making it one of the more accessible markets in the country.
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