How is "cheapest" measured in this list?

ZIPs are ranked by median home value from lowest to highest, filtered to only those with HavenScore: 60 or above. The score filter excludes ZIPs where low prices correlate with weak growth, high risk, or economic decline.

Are these really the 10 cheapest ZIPs in Buena Vista County, IA?

These are the 10 most affordable ZIPs that also pass our quality filter (HavenScore: 60 or higher). ZIPs with low scores are excluded to surface genuinely good buys rather than declining markets.

How often is this list updated?

This page refreshes monthly when our pipeline ingests new data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, FHFA, and FRED.

Cheapest ZIPs in Buena Vista County, IA

The 10 most affordable ZIP codes in Buena Vista County, IA with HavenScore: 60 or higher, ranked by median home value. Refreshed July 2026.

1
50565
Marathon, IA
$100,409
HavenScore: 60
2
50585
Sioux Rapids, IA
$171,374
HavenScore: 60
3
50588
Storm Lake, IA
$196,404
HavenScore: 62
4
51002
Alta, IA
$214,142
HavenScore: 61

Frequently asked questions

How is "cheapest" measured in this list?: ZIPs are ranked by median home value from lowest to highest, filtered to only those with HavenScore: 60 or above. The score filter excludes ZIPs where low prices correlate with weak growth, high risk, or economic decline.
Are these really the 10 cheapest ZIPs in Buena Vista County, IA?: These are the 10 most affordable ZIPs that also pass our quality filter (HavenScore: 60 or higher). ZIPs with low scores are excluded to surface genuinely good buys rather than declining markets.
How often is this list updated?: This page refreshes monthly when our pipeline ingests new data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, FHFA, and FRED.

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