The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52042 sells for about $254,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,085 a month.
ZIP 52042 — Edgewood
The housing market in 52042 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural affordability, though the limited number of listings keeps sales volume low.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 2.3% · poverty 3.4% — 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 6.4%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52042, 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 Edgewood are significantly lower than both the Iowa and national averages, with property and violent crime incidents remaining rare in this rural community.
The area is served by the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District, which maintains a solid reputation for small class sizes and strong community engagement.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local creek beds, though wildfire risk is minimal.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural operations and small-scale manufacturing, with steady but slow development patterns typical of rural Clayton County.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to regional employment hubs like Manchester or Dubuque typically ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area offers access to local parks and the nearby Maquoketa River for outdoor activities, with basic shopping and dining options located within the town center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, agribusiness, and small-town retail services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities for industrial or professional employment.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District tax levy and local county service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-hazard rural environment, though coverage for wind and hail remains a standard consideration.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Offers fishing and boating opportunities near the town.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.