ZIP Code Market Report
50424 — Buffalo Center, IA
Data through February 2026 · Updated monthly
Avg Home Value
$147,405
▲ 3.2% year-over-year
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
▲ 1.5%
Single Family
$144,218
Condo / Co-op
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The average home value in the 50424 ZIP code (Buffalo Center, IOWA) is $147,405 as of February 2026. Home prices are rising, up 3.2% compared to last year.
The market in 50424 has a $169,680 spread between bottom-tier homes at $87,927 and top-tier homes at $257,607. 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 Winnebago County market area in IOWA. For a broader view of the housing market including rent data, market activity, and affordability analysis, see the full Winnebago County report.
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Market Snapshot
50424 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 | $144,412 | $145,213 | $147,405 | ▲ 2.1% |
| Single Family Value | $138,482 | $141,259 | $144,218 | ▲ 4.1% |
Home Values
50424 Home Value Trend
Historical home values for ZIP code 50424. Switch between All Homes, Single Family, Bottom Tier, and Top Tier.
Source: Zillow Research ZHVI / ZORI · Updated monthly
Property Types
Home Values by Property Type in 50424
How different property types compare in this ZIP code.
All Homes
$147,405
Single Family
$144,218
Bottom Tier
$87,927
Top Tier
$257,607
Data Sources and Methodology
Home value data for ZIP code 50424 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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