The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52047 sells for about $215,000, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $716 a month.
ZIP 52047 — Farmersburg
The housing market in 52047 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural living, resulting in a balanced market with limited turnover.
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 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% 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 1.2% · poverty 12.3% — 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 6.2%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52047, Clayton 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 Farmersburg are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents remaining rare in this rural community.
The area is served by the MFL MarMac Community School District, which maintains a stable reputation for small-town educational outcomes.
The region faces moderate risks 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 limited new large-scale infrastructure 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 nearby regional hubs like Prairie du Chien or Elkader for employment.
Local recreation centers on outdoor activities including access to the Turkey River for fishing and nearby public parks for community gatherings.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, modest rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, agribusiness, and small-scale local services, with employment concentrated in nearby county seats.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this area.
Clayton County Assessor manages property valuations based on biennial assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to MFL MarMac Community School District levies and local county emergency service taxes.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard environment, though rural fire protection ratings can influence costs.
Net domestic migration is largely flat, with a slight trend of retirees moving into the area.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 52047 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.
Local community park providing green space and playground facilities.
Regional waterway offering fishing and recreational boating access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.