The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 51445 sells for about $185,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $695 a month.
ZIP 51445 — Ida Grove
The housing market in 51445 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand remains consistent with local employment levels, resulting in a stable market environment with limited speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle with a low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 5.1% · poverty 9.1% — 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 4.5%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 51445, Ida 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 Ida Grove are generally low and consistent with rural Iowa trends, significantly lower than national averages.
The area is served by the OABCIG Community School District, which maintains a stable reputation for rural K-12 education.
The region faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Maple River, with standard insurance coverage available.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural processing and small-scale manufacturing, with steady but slow development patterns.
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 local or to nearby regional hubs via US-59 and US-20, with minimal public transit options.
The area features Moorehead Park and local golf facilities, providing essential outdoor recreation for the community.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, food processing, and local government services.
Transportation relies entirely on private vehicles with access to US-59 and US-20 corridors.
Development is limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements.
Ida County Assessor manages property valuations based on biennial assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to county, school district, and local municipal tax levies.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather-related risk factors.
Data derived from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables for 51445.
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.
- Crawford Creek County Recreation Area4.78.1 mi
- Moorehead Pioneer Park4.72.6 mi
- Ida Bowl-Hideaway Lounge4.51.7 mi
- Crawford Creek County Recreation Area4.78.1 mi
- Moorehead Pioneer Park4.72.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features camping, trails, and fishing access.
Local 9-hole course serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.