The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52641 sells for about $295,000, or $156 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $834 a month.
ZIP 52641 — Mount Pleasant
The housing market in 52641 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady local demand. Buyers are finding a balanced market, though the pace of sales is tempered by broader economic factors. Overall, the area continues to offer affordability compared to larger regional hubs.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with access to essential services and regional employment.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.4% · poverty 13.8% — 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 9.1%/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 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52641, Henry 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 Mount Pleasant are generally low and consistent with rural Iowa trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime.
The area is served by the Mount Pleasant Community School District, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways, typical of the Midwestern climate.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural support services, with steady but modest development activity.
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 residents traveling to local employment hubs in Mount Pleasant or nearby regional centers via US-218 and US-34.
The area features local parks, walking trails, and proximity to Lake Geode State Park, offering outdoor recreation and community-focused amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with limited new multi-family construction.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education, with Mount Pleasant serving as the primary commercial hub for Henry County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-218 and US-34 serving as the primary corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements within the city limits.
The Henry County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments updated periodically to reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide service taxes, with no significant MUD/PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Midwest.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Midwest Old Threshers Reunion4.82.4 mi
- 34 Raceway4.719.5 mi
- Midwest Old Threshers Reunion4.82.4 mi
- East Lake Park4.63.5 mi
- Oakland Mills Park4.55 mi
- Iris Bowling Center & Splitz4.52.5 mi
- Swedish American Museum and Historical Society4.78.1 mi
- East Lake Park4.63.5 mi
- Oakland Mills Park4.55 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.52.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional destination for fishing, camping, and hiking.
Central community park hosting local events and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.