Mason City, Iowa · ZIP 50401

Mason City — ZIP 50401

Mason City (50401) 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 $162K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100

Avg math proficiency56%

Avg reading proficiency64%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100

Typical home value$162K

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

$162K

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

954

Violent Crime

113

Property Crime

841

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cerro Gordo 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
Roosevelt Elementary School	PK–04	348	77%	67%
Jefferson Elementary School	PK–04	292	77%	77%
Harding Elementary School	PK–04	387	72%	72%
Lincoln Intermediate	05–06	485	56%	59%
Hoover Elementary School	PK–04	361	47%	62%
Mason City High School	09–12	891	46%	57%
John Adams Middle School	07–08	463	40%	58%
Mason City Virtual Academy	08–12	88	32%	57%

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

28,818

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

42.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50401 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 50401 has a school score of 74/100. 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 50401 is approximately $162K. 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 50401 in Mason 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.