Marshalltown, Iowa · ZIP 50158

Marshalltown — ZIP 50158

Marshalltown (50158) scores 58/100 — Fair 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 $181K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency56%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100

Typical home value$181K

Median rent$930/mo

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

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$181K

Median Rent

$930/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

442

Violent Crime

Property Crime

363

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Marshall 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
Fisher Elementary School	PK–04	368	72%	67%
J C Hoglan Elementary School	PK–04	337	72%	72%
Franklin Elementary School	PK–04	358	67%	62%
Woodbury Elementary School	PK–04	387	62%	67%
Rogers Elementary School	PK–04	253	57%	47%
Anson Elementary School	PK–04	286	52%	47%
Lenihan Intermediate School	05–06	655	51%	45%
B R Miller Middle School	07–08	736	50%	59%
Marshalltown High School	09–12	1,629	45%	59%
Marshalltown Virtual Academy	07–12	90	37%	52%

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

31,163

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

37.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50158 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 50158 has a school score of 72/100. 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 50158 is approximately $181K. 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 50158 in Marshalltown has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. 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.