The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52339 sells for about $185,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.8% 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 $806 a month.
ZIP 52339 — Tama
The housing market in 52339 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local affordability, though limited sales volume reflects a quiet, rural market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to larger metro areas.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.9% · poverty 22.1% — 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 5.4%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52339, Tama 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 Tama are generally low and consistent with rural Iowa averages, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the South Tama County Community School District, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Iowa River, with standard insurance coverage recommended.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady but modest development activity.
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 nearby employment hubs in Marshalltown or Cedar Rapids.
Local amenities include the Tama County Nature Center and various community parks, with access to outdoor activities along the Iowa River.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural sectors, with major employers located in the surrounding Tama County area.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US Highway 30 serving as the primary corridor for regional travel.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Tama County Assessor manages property valuations, conducting periodic reassessments to align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and local municipal levies for public services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 52339 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.
Provides educational programs and outdoor recreation space.
Offers fishing and boating access for the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.