The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52160 sells for about $246,000, or $128 per square foot.
Prices are down 6.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 52160 — New Albin
The New Albin housing market is currently stable, characterized by low inventory and modest price adjustments consistent with broader regional trends. High median household income relative to the county average supports local demand, though the market remains limited by its rural geography and low transaction volume.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and families who prioritize outdoor access over proximity to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved down 6.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 1.7% — 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 6.0%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52160, Allamakee 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.
Schools serving the area are part of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal flooding near the Mississippi River and severe weather events.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism, and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale industrial 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 rural, with residents driving to nearby employment hubs like Waukon or across the border into Wisconsin.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Mississippi River, local parks, and scenic bluffs suitable for hiking and fishing.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a lack of large-scale multi-family developments.
The economy is anchored by agricultural production and small-business services, with a reliance on regional employment centers in Allamakee County.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the rural geography.
Development is focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintenance of existing rural infrastructure.
Allamakee County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Eastern Allamakee Community School District levies and standard county-level taxing authorities.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Iowa law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year summary 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.
- Elsie's4.514.4 mi
- Rocky's Supper Club4.315.6 mi
- US Army Corps of Engineers Blackhawk Park4.66.2 mi
- Driftless Area Education & Visitors Center4.910.5 mi
- Blackhawk County Park4.76.2 mi
- Mount Hosmer Park4.88.9 mi
- Blackhawk County Park4.76.2 mi
- Mount Hosmer Park4.88.9 mi
- Lawrence Lake Marina & Bait4.718.4 mi
- S&S Houseboat Rentals4.99.9 mi
- La Crosse Regional Airport4.529.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife observation.
Local community space for recreation and gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.