The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52544 sells for about $145,000, or $92 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $785 a month.
ZIP 52544 — Centerville
The housing market in 52544 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle, resulting in a balanced market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and retirees seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and a stable, low-cost-of-living environment.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 3.0% · poverty 21.2% — 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 4.4%/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 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 52544, Appanoose 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 Centerville are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Centerville Community School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation with a focus on small class sizes and community-integrated programming.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways, though wildfire risk is minimal.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, with steady but modest infrastructure investment.
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 most residents working within the immediate Centerville area or commuting to nearby regional hubs via local highways.
The area features access to Lake Rathbun for water sports, several local parks, and a historic downtown district with community-focused shopping and dining.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, primarily driven by local workforce needs and limited multi-family inventory.
The economy is anchored by healthcare services, manufacturing, and the public school system, providing a stable employment base.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with limited public transit options available within the city limits.
Development is focused on small-scale infill projects and the maintenance of existing historic infrastructure.
The Appanoose County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to catastrophic natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 52544 profile.
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.
A major regional reservoir offering boating, fishing, and camping.
One of the largest town squares in Iowa, featuring local shops and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.