The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52806 sells for about $223,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 29 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,073 a month.
ZIP 52806 — Davenport
The 52806 housing market is currently balanced, characterized by steady home values and moderate inventory levels. While the area offers affordability compared to regional averages, price growth remains modest, reflecting a stable but cautious local economy.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and first-time homeowners seeking affordability within the Quad Cities. It is less attractive to speculative investors due to slower price appreciation compared to neighboring areas.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 29 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 4.2% · poverty 8.6% — 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 5.7%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52806, 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 the 52806 area are generally consistent with broader Davenport trends, with property crime being the primary concern. The area remains comparable to other mid-sized Midwestern urban residential zones.
Schools serving the 52806 ZIP are part of the Davenport Community School District, which maintains a mix of ratings; local elementary schools are generally well-regarded, while secondary options vary in performance metrics.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, primarily related to severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Quad Cities manufacturing and healthcare sectors, with steady but modest residential development. Infrastructure improvements are focused on maintaining existing arterial 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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with easy access to I-80 and I-74 providing connections to major employment hubs in Davenport and the wider Quad Cities area.
The area features several neighborhood parks and green spaces, with proximity to the Mississippi River recreational trails and local shopping centers along the Kimberly Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with a significant presence of long-term residential rentals. Investors should maintain tight operating margins due to localized price stagnation.
The economy is anchored by the Quad Cities' diverse industrial base, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. Major employers in the region include John Deere and various regional medical centers.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads with limited public transit options, primarily relying on the Citibus system for regional connectivity.
Development is largely infill-focused with limited large-scale new construction projects currently approved within the ZIP boundaries.
The Scott County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine taxable values based on market data and property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to Davenport Community School District taxes and various municipal utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk, which are standard for the Iowa market.
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 green space and walking trails for residents.
Major regional shopping destination located in close proximity to the ZIP.
Extensive paved trail system serving the Davenport area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.