The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52069 sells for about $243,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $778 a month.
ZIP 52069 — Preston
The housing market in 52069 is characterized by low inventory and slow, steady price appreciation. Market activity is limited by the rural nature of the area, with demand primarily driven by local residents rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and long-term residents who value a quiet, small-town lifestyle, as well as conservative investors comfortable with rural market dynamics.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 2.7% · poverty 10.4% — 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 6.7%/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 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 52069, Jackson 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 Preston are generally low and consistent with rural Jackson County, with no significant upward trends reported.
The area is served by the Easton Valley Community School District, which maintains a stable reputation for small-town educational outcomes.
The region faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Maquoketa River, with insurance premiums remaining stable relative to state averages.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with limited new large-scale infrastructure projects 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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs like Dubuque or Clinton, which are approximately 30-45 minutes away.
Local amenities include small community parks and proximity to the Maquoketa River for outdoor activities, with limited retail and dining options within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, though investors should account for potential vacancy drift and the need for rigorous tenant screening.
The economy is anchored by agricultural production and small-scale local businesses, with most residents commuting to larger regional employment centers.
Transportation is entirely road-based, relying on state highways for regional connectivity; no public transit infrastructure exists.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
Jackson County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies; no complex special utility districts are present.
Property insurance remains available and affordable, though premiums are sensitive to regional severe weather patterns.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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 green space for recreation.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.