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Albert City, Iowa · ZIP 50510

Albert City — ZIP 50510

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Albert City (50510) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Iowa. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $163K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100
Avg math proficiency75%
Avg reading proficiency75%
Schools nearby1

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100
Typical home value$163K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$163K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

221

Violent Crime

42

Property Crime

179

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Buena Vista County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary SchoolPK–06100
75%
75%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

1,055

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

50.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50510 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 50510 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50510 is approximately $163K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 50510 in Albert City has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.