The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52738 sells for about $194,505, or $156 per square foot.
Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $625 a month.
ZIP 52738 — Columbus Junction
The housing market in 52738 is characterized by low inventory and high affordability relative to national benchmarks. Current data shows limited sales activity, with a median home value significantly below the national average. Most figures are sourced from recent Census ACS estimates as specific real-time market reports for this ZIP are not published.
This area is suitable for budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable housing options compared to national averages.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52738, Louisa County IA
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 is characterized by limited inventory with 2-bedroom units typically renting for $300-$499 and 3+ bedroom units for $500-$749.
The local economy is primarily supported by small-town commerce and regional agricultural industry.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 52738.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.