The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52151 sells for about $245,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $579 a month.
ZIP 52151 — Lansing
The housing market in 52151 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of steady, slow-paced appreciation in rural Iowa markets.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 1.0% · poverty 7.1% — 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 4.5%/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 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52151, 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 this rural Iowa area are consistently low, with incidents significantly below both state and national averages.
Schools serving this area are part of local rural districts that generally maintain stable performance ratings and small class sizes.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by regional agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development.
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.
The area features access to local parks, rural trails, and proximity to regional lakes for fishing and outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The economy is anchored by agricultural production, local government, and small-business services.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with no public transit infrastructure available.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale agricultural improvements.
The county assessor manages property valuations with periodic reassessments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for essential services.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather-related risk factors.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- The Barn Restaurant4.618.8 mi
- Yellow River State Forest - Paint Creek Unit4.812.9 mi
- US Army Corps of Engineers Blackhawk Park4.66.9 mi
- Driftless Area Education & Visitors Center4.91.2 mi
- Blackhawk County Park4.77.1 mi
- Mount Hosmer Park4.80.4 mi
- Yellow River State Forest - Paint Creek Unit4.812.9 mi
- Blackhawk County Park4.77.1 mi
- Mount Hosmer Park4.80.4 mi
- S&S Houseboat Rentals4.90.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and playground facilities.
Offers walking and biking paths through rural landscapes.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.