The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52647 sells for about $219,900, or $115 per square foot.
Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $773 a month.
ZIP 52647 — Olds
The housing market in ZIP 52647 is extremely quiet with very low inventory and minimal sales activity. Prices remain stable, reflecting the rural nature of the area where demand is consistent but limited. Market conditions are driven by local owner-occupancy rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers, retirees, or local workers who prioritize affordability and small-town community over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 0.0% · poverty 9.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 52647, 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.
The area is served by the Winfield-Mount Union Community School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The region is primarily inland with low wildfire risk, though localized flooding near agricultural drainage areas is a standard regional consideration.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural support services and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development.
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 Mount Pleasant or nearby regional hubs for employment.
Local recreation is centered on small community parks and rural outdoor access, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals.
The economy is heavily tied to the agricultural sector and small-scale regional manufacturing in Henry County.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicle use via state and county road networks.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP.
The Henry County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide emergency service and hospital district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-hazard rural environment of southeastern Iowa.
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.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.