The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52175 sells for about $199,000, 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 $944 a month.
ZIP 52175 — West Union
The housing market in 52175 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, resulting in a balanced market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle with a low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.4% · poverty 11.7% — 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 3.9%/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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52175, Fayette 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 West Union are generally low and consistent with rural northeast Iowa trends, remaining well below national averages.
The area is served by the North Fayette Valley Community School District, which maintains a stable reputation for rural public education.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local waterways, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural support, small-scale manufacturing, and public sector employment, with steady but modest 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 Decorah or Oelwein for employment.
The area features access to local parks, community trails, and proximity to the scenic Driftless Area for outdoor activities like fishing and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable, affordable pricing, primarily serving local workers and students.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, education, and local government services, with a focus on maintaining small-town business viability.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with limited public transit options available in the rural county setting.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing municipal infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to North Fayette Valley CSD levies and standard county-wide utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
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 sports fields and community gathering spaces.
Nearby natural area offering hiking and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.