The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52144 sells for about $165,000, or $143 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,083 a month.
ZIP 52144 — Fort Atkinson
The housing market in 52144 remains stable and highly affordable, characterized by low inventory and modest price growth. Sales activity is limited by the rural nature of the area, with most transactions involving single-family homes. Buyers benefit from low competition, though the limited supply of new listings keeps the market balanced.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with high affordability, though it requires a willingness to commute for major employment and retail services.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.6% · poverty 1.5% — 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 4.1%/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
ZCTA 52144, Winneshiek 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 Fort Atkinson are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents remaining rare in this rural community.
The area is served by the Turkey Valley Community School District, which is generally regarded for its small class sizes and community-focused educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Turkey River, with standard property insurance coverage widely available.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural operations and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale infrastructure development currently underway.
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 typically driving to nearby employment hubs like Decorah or New Hampton via state highways.
The area features access to the Turkey River for fishing and kayaking, along with local parks and proximity to the recreational trails found in neighboring Decorah.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, agribusiness, and small-town service industries, with many residents commuting to larger regional centers for professional employment.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code boundaries.
The Winneshiek County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a biennial assessment cycle to determine taxable values based on market trends.
Parcels are subject to Turkey Valley Community School District taxes and standard county-level levies for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and storm damage common in Northeast Iowa.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level profiles.
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.
Historical site featuring the ruins of an 1840s frontier fort.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.