The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 51036 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $381 a month.
ZIP 51036 — Maurice
The housing market in 51036 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural living, though limited sales volume reflects the small population base.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs. It is less ideal for those requiring proximity to major urban employment centers or extensive public amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 4.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 51036, Ida County IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this rural area are significantly lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends consistent with regional rural patterns.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of smaller rural districts that generally maintain stable student-to-teacher ratios. Performance metrics are typically aligned with state averages for rural Iowa school districts.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events. Flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur near agricultural waterways.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the agricultural sector and local small-scale commerce. There is limited large-scale industrial development, with infrastructure focused on maintaining existing rural transit corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state highways. Public transit options are not available.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including local parks and access to nearby rural trails. Shopping and dining options are limited to small-town local businesses.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily consisting of single-family homes. Vacancy pressure is low due to the small size of the rental stock.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and agribusiness, with local employment supported by small-scale manufacturing and service industries. Economic growth is steady but modest.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with access to regional markets via state highway networks. No public transit infrastructure exists.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Ida County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level emergency service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail, which are common in the Iowa plains.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a slight trend toward rural retention among long-term residents.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local park providing green space and outdoor recreation for the community.
Central community park with facilities for local gatherings and sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.