The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52044 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 52044 — Delhi
The housing market in 52044 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable single-family homes, though the limited supply keeps sales volume low.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs, though it requires a commute for most professional employment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 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 0.0% · poverty 33.0% — a mixed stability 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 4.5%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52044, Dubuque 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 this rural area remain significantly lower than state and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Trends have remained stable over the last three years.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of smaller regional districts, generally characterized by high student-to-teacher ratios and stable performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local creek beds, with standard insurance coverage widely available.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by regional agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with limited new large-scale infrastructure development currently underway.
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 nearby regional employment hubs via state highways.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby state parks, fishing spots, and community-maintained walking trails.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units managed by private landlords rather than large corporate entities.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production and small-to-medium manufacturing firms, with many residents commuting to the nearby Dubuque metro area for professional services.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within this ZIP code.
The Dubuque County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a biennial assessment cycle to adjust for market fluctuations.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies, with no active MUD or PID districts identified.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk profile for major natural disasters.
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.
Local community park with picnic facilities and playground.
Regional anchor for community events and agricultural shows.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.