The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 50604 sells for about $190,000, or $212 per square foot.
Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 50604 — Aplington
The Aplington housing market is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth. Sales volume remains low, reflecting the rural nature of the area, while affordability remains a key feature compared to state averages.
This ZIP is best suited for families and long-term residents seeking a quiet, rural, and affordable small-town lifestyle with high homeownership rates.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 92.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.9% · poverty 8.4% — 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 4.8%/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 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 50604
Schools serving the area, such as Aplington-Parkersburg High School, generally maintain strong ratings, with middle and high schools scoring 8/10 or higher on GreatSchools.
The area faces minimal flood risk (1/10) and low wildfire risk (2/10), though it experiences moderate heat exposure with projections of 16 days above 101°F annually by 2056.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale business and agricultural support, with limited large-scale industrial development reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Butler County based on local millage rates; the effective tax rate is derived from the median tax paid relative to median home values.
The area is rural, requiring personal vehicle travel for most commutes to regional employment hubs.
Local amenities include small-town parks and community facilities, with limited large-scale commercial shopping or entertainment districts within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and modest rent growth, with HUD fair market rents for a 2-bedroom unit at $950.
The economy is primarily driven by local small businesses and agricultural services, with approximately 27 business establishments reported.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via regional highway corridors.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
Butler County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are served by the Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and heat risks.
Data retrieved from Census ACS and ZIP-Codes.com.
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.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.