ZIP Code Market Report
50238 — Russell, IA
Data through February 2026 · Updated monthly
Avg Home Value
$175,061
▲ 1.1% year-over-year
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
▲ 1.1%
Single Family
$171,484
Condo / Co-op
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The average home value in the 50238 ZIP code (Russell, IOWA) is $175,061 as of February 2026. Home prices are rising, up 1.1% compared to last year.
A 3-bedroom home in 50238 is valued at $263,564.
The market in 50238 has a $278,787 spread between bottom-tier homes at $64,789 and top-tier homes at $343,576. Bottom-tier properties represent the primary opportunity range for real estate investors using the 70% rule, fix-and-flip, or BRRRR strategies.
This report is part of the Lucas County market area in IOWA. For a broader view of the housing market including rent data, market activity, and affordability analysis, see the full Lucas County report.
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Market Snapshot
50238 Housing Market at a Glance
Key metrics for the last 3 months with trend direction.
| Metric | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | 3-Mo Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Home Value | $173,234 | $173,135 | $175,061 | ▲ 1.1% |
| Single Family Value | $168,158 | $169,217 | $171,484 | ▲ 2.0% |
Home Values
50238 Home Value Trend
Historical home values for ZIP code 50238. Switch between All Homes, Single Family, Bottom Tier, and Top Tier.
Source: Zillow Research ZHVI / ZORI · Updated monthly
By Bedroom
What Homes Cost in 50238
Median home values by bedroom count in this ZIP code.
| Bedrooms | Median Value |
|---|---|
| 3 Bedrooms | $263,564 |
Property Types
Home Values by Property Type in 50238
How different property types compare in this ZIP code.
All Homes
$175,061
Single Family
$171,484
Bottom Tier
$64,789
Top Tier
$343,576
Data Sources and Methodology
Home value data for ZIP code 50238 comes from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), updated monthly. ZHVI measures the typical home value using Zillow's automated valuation model, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
This report was last updated February 2026. Data is refreshed on the 17th of each month.
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