The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52570 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $910 a month.
ZIP 52570 — Milton
The housing market in 52570 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth consistent with rural Iowa trends. Limited sales volume and a reliance on local agricultural employment drive the current market conditions, keeping the area affordable compared to regional urban centers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% 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 0.0% · poverty 19.7% — 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 6.1%/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 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52570, Van Buren 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 Milton are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents remaining rare in this rural community.
The area is served by the Van Buren County Community School District, which provides small class sizes and a focus on foundational education in a rural setting.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Des Moines River basin, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by local agriculture and small-scale service businesses, with limited new commercial development occurring in the immediate ZIP.
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 by personal vehicle, with residents typically traveling to nearby towns like Keosauqua or Fairfield for employment and services.
Local recreation centers on outdoor activities, including access to the Des Moines River for fishing and boating, and proximity to local parks and rural trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, with support from small retail and service-based businesses serving the rural population.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP code.
The Van Buren County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine taxable values for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Van Buren County school district taxes and local municipal utility levies.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Midwest.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 52570 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.
Local community park providing green space and playground facilities.
Provides regional access for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.