The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52040 sells for about $265,000, or $118 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 $1,097 a month.
ZIP 52040 — Dyersville
The housing market in 52040 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes and limited inventory. Prices continue to see modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's strong local economy and appeal to families. Market conditions are currently balanced, with homes selling at a reasonable pace.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals working in the Dubuque metro area who prefer a small-town atmosphere with access to quality schools and outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.5 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 2.5% · poverty 4.2% — 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 5.4%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 52040, Iowa
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 the Dyersville area are consistently reported as significantly lower than both the Iowa state and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Western Dubuque Community School District, which maintains a strong reputation for academic performance and extracurricular engagement within the region.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Maquoketa River, though wildfire risk is minimal.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support industries, with steady residential development occurring in the Dyersville city limits.
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.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Dubuque, typically a 25-30 minute drive via US Highway 20.
The area features access to the Maquoketa River for fishing and boating, several local parks, and the historic Field of Dreams movie site which serves as a major regional attraction.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and limited inventory, with demand driven by local workers and families seeking affordable housing options.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, with major employers including Ertl Company and various regional agricultural service providers.
US Highway 20 serves as the primary transit corridor, providing direct access to Dubuque and Waterloo.
Ongoing development includes infrastructure upgrades to support the Field of Dreams expansion and new residential housing phases.
The county appraisal districts utilize mass appraisal techniques to determine property values, with assessments updated annually.
Parcels are subject to Western Dubuque Community School District taxes and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters compared to national averages.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 52040 profile.
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.
- Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center4.419.7 mi
- Great Jones County Fair4.419.3 mi
- Delaware County Fair4.415.4 mi
- Trackside Bar and Grill4.316.3 mi
- Field of Dreams Movie Site4.75.5 mi
- National Farm Toy Museum4.84.4 mi
- Candy Cane Park4.53.6 mi
- Basilica of St. Francis Xavier4.93.2 mi
- Farley Community Park4.79.7 mi
- National Farm Toy Museum4.84.4 mi
- If You Build It Exhibit4.83.4 mi
- Candy Cane Park4.53.6 mi
- Commercial Club Park & Events Center4.53.8 mi
- Farley Community Park4.79.7 mi
- New Wine Park4.51.5 mi
- Guttenberg Marina4.717.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Iconic baseball field and tourist destination.
Community park with sports facilities and picnic areas.
Historic downtown area with local shops and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.