Rent by ZIP · Palo Alto County
Rent in Emmetsburg, IA 50536
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $950 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $632 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $710 | 0% | $639–781 | $557 ±$101 |
| 1 bedroom | $730 | $720 | +1.4% | $657–803 | $487 ±$82 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 | $950 | 0% | $855–1,045 | $698 ±$178 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,260 | +1.6% | $1,152–1,408 | $948 ±$186 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,270 | +0.8% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Palo Alto County, IA. 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 Palo Alto County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 50536
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50535 | Early | $930 | $583 |
| 50538 | Farnhamville | $1,130 | $900 |
| 50533 | Eagle Grove | $1,160 | $994 |
| 50539 | Fenton | $930 | $756 |
| 50532 | Duncombe | $930 | $625 |
| 50540 | Fonda | $940 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Palo Alto 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.