The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52537 sells for about $238,000, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $889 a month.
ZIP 52537 — Birmingham
The housing market in ZIP 52537 is showing steady growth with a median home value of $238,000, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase. Demand remains consistent for rural properties, supported by a stable local economy and limited inventory. Market conditions are currently balanced, favoring long-term stability over rapid appreciation.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 9.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% 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 2.9% · poverty 6.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52537, Davis 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 Davis County Community School District, which provides standard public education for the region.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional storm activity.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural and small-town commercial sectors, with steady demand for rural residential properties.
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 local employment hubs in Bloomfield or neighboring county seats.
The area features local parks, community golf facilities, and access to rural outdoor recreation including trails and fishing spots.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental presence.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-scale manufacturing and retail services.
Transportation is primarily via state highways; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is focused on small-scale residential and agricultural land use.
The Davis County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-regulated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Davis County Community School District levies and standard county-wide utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the rural nature of the area and moderate hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from Census ACS and local municipal 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.
Local recreational facility serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.