The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52162 sells for about $130,000, or $143 per square foot.
Prices are down 13% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $847 a month.
ZIP 52162 — Postville
The housing market in 52162 is characterized by low price points and limited inventory, with a recent decline in median sale prices. High vacancy and poverty rates suggest a challenging environment for investors, while the market remains a seller's market due to the scarcity of available homes.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers or local workers seeking affordable housing in a small-town, rural Iowa setting.
Median prices moved down 13.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 19.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 52162, 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.
The area is served by the Postville Community School District, which provides public education for the local population.
Postville is a small, diverse community in northeastern Iowa with an economy historically tied to local agriculture and food processing.
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.
The area is rural, with residents typically relying on personal vehicles for commutes to regional employment hubs in Allamakee and surrounding counties.
Local recreation includes access to the scenic landscapes of northeastern Iowa, with small-town parks and proximity to regional outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high vacancy rates, with many figures estimated due to a lack of active market data.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural operations and small-scale manufacturing, typical of rural northeastern Iowa.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the rural ZIP code.
The Allamakee County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes across the county.
Parcels are subject to Postville Community School District levies and standard county-level taxing authorities.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA 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.
- PIVO Brewery4.916.4 mi
- St. Olaf Tavern4.816.2 mi
- Johnson's Restaurant & Reception Hall4.519.9 mi
- Waukon City Park4.610 mi
- Cowboy & Bull4.89.6 mi
- Waukon City Park4.610 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.