Rent by ZIP · Pocahontas County
Rent in Fonda, IA 50540
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $940 (+2.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $547 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $700 | +1.4% | $639–781 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $730 | +1.4% | $666–814 | $484 ±$460 |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $920 | +2.2% | $846–1,034 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,160 | +2.6% | $1,071–1,309 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,220 | +1.6% | $1,116–1,364 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 50540
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50539 | Fenton | $930 | $756 |
| 50541 | Gilmore City | $1,080 | $1,011 |
| 50538 | Farnhamville | $1,130 | $900 |
| 50542 | Goldfield | $930 | $832 |
| 50543 | Gowrie | $930 | $661 |
| 50536 | Emmetsburg | $950 | $698 |
Fair Market Rents across Pocahontas 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.