The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52580 sells for about $164,252.
HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $722 a month.
ZIP 52580 — Packwood
The housing market in 52580 is considered a softer market within Iowa, with an average home value of $164,252. Market conditions are driven by below-average income levels and high mobility, making it a niche area for investors.
This ZIP fits a narrow investor profile that is hands-on and patient, as the market does not meet the 1% rule and requires significant due diligence.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.8% · poverty 0.6% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 52580, Jefferson 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.
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 rental market in 52580 is characterized by a 16% renter share, which is considered healthy but requires careful management due to lower local income levels and high mobility.
The local economy is influenced by the broader Jefferson County area, which features a mix of rural and small-town industry.
Data sourced from Repit market analysis for ZCTA 52580.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.