The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52651 sells for about $145,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $815 a month.
ZIP 52651 — Stockport
The housing market in 52651 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents and families seeking affordability, resulting in a balanced market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking an affordable, quiet community with a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 14.3% — 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 4.4%/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 3.4%/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 52651, Lee 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 area remain low relative to state averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends over the last three years.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the local district, which generally maintains average performance ratings compared to state benchmarks.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks; property insurance premiums have seen moderate increases in line with broader state trends.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady but slow development activity.
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.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to nearby employment hubs, with average commute times reflecting a rural-to-suburban transition.
The area features local community parks and access to regional trail systems, with basic retail and dining options located within the town center.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with rents remaining stable due to consistent demand from local workers.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale manufacturing, retail, and public sector employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with limited public transit options available.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure maintenance.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to ensure property values align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to standard school and county-level tax districts.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are rising due to regional weather-related risk adjustments.
Net domestic migration is stable with a slight trend toward younger families moving into the area.
The state follows a judicial foreclosure process, providing a standard notice and redemption period for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property at the time of listing.
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.
Primary community green space with playground and picnic facilities.
Serves as a community hub for events and educational resources.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.