Rent by ZIP · Winnebago County
Rent in Forest City, IA 50436
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $970 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $739 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $720 | 0% | $648–792 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $770 | +10.4% | $765–935 | $705 ±$267 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $970 | 0% | $873–1,067 | $757 ±$39 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,280 | +3.1% | $1,188–1,452 | $908 ±$172 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,490 | -1.3% | $1,323–1,617 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Winnebago County, IA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Winnebago County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 50436
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50435 | Floyd | $1,160 | $681 |
| 50434 | Fertile | $1,020 | – |
| 50438 | Garner | $930 | $733 |
| 50439 | Goodell | $940 | – |
| 50432 | Crystal Lake | $1,070 | – |
| 50440 | Grafton | $930 | $665 |
Fair Market Rents across Winnebago County, IA · All IA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.