The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52804 sells for about $195,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $951 a month.
ZIP 52804 — Davenport
The 52804 housing market remains stable with a median price of $195,000, reflecting steady demand for affordable, entry-level homes. While inventory is limited, the market is supported by the broader Quad Cities economy and consistent interest from local buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, budget-conscious families, and investors seeking entry-level properties in an established urban environment.
Median prices moved up 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% 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 5.4% · poverty 16.9% — 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 6.0%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52804, Scott 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 Davenport are generally higher than the Iowa state average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in urban ZIPs like 52804.
Schools serving the area are part of the Davenport Community School District, which faces challenges with student performance metrics compared to suburban districts in the Quad Cities region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Mississippi River basin, though most of 52804 is outside high-risk flood zones.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Quad Cities manufacturing and healthcare sectors, with ongoing revitalization efforts in downtown Davenport and surrounding corridors.
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.
Residents have convenient access to I-74 and I-80, providing relatively short commute times to major employment hubs in Davenport, Bettendorf, and Moline.
The area features proximity to local parks like Fejervary Park and is within a short drive of the Mississippi River waterfront and various shopping centers along the Kimberly Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand for affordable housing, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes; vacancy rates remain relatively low.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, with major employers including John Deere and regional hospital systems.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads and the Citibus public transit system, connecting residents to the wider Quad Cities area.
Development is largely focused on urban infill and the rehabilitation of older housing stock within the city limits.
Scott County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing properties on a biennial cycle to reflect market changes.
Parcels are subject to Davenport Community School District taxes and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are moderate but rising due to regional weather patterns and increased replacement costs.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov and ZipDataPortal.
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.
A historic park featuring green space and recreational facilities.
Provides community resources and educational programming.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.