50236 — Roland, IA Home Values
Typical home value $263,074 as of August 2026 · 12th of 19 in Ames, IA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 50236, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 50236 compares in the Ames, IA area
ZIP code 50236 (Roland, IA) has a typical home value of $263,074 as of August 2026, ranking 12th of 19 ZIP codes tracked in the Ames, IA area, more expensive than about 42% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +5.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +28.3%, from $205,061 in August 2021 to $263,074 in August 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Ames, IA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Ames.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 50236 has a population of 1,699, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 95.3% White, 3.6% two or more races, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% another race, and 0.2% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roland-Story Middle School | 206 S Main St, Roland, IA | 1.1 mi |
| Roland-Story Elementary School | 900 Hillcrest Dr, Story City, IA | 5.1 mi |
| Roland-Story High School | 1009 Story St, Story City, IA | 5.1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50236?
$263,074 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 50236 an expensive ZIP code in the Ames, IA area?
50236 ranks 12th of 19 ZIP codes in the Ames, IA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 42% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 50236 changed over the past year?
+5.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 50236?
1,699, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 50236?
Roland-Story Middle School (1.1 mi), Roland-Story Elementary School (5.1 mi), Roland-Story High School (5.1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 50236?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Ames, IA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.