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U.S. ZIP Code · IA52353

Washington County · Iowa City, IA

Typical home value

$194,051[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.9%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-31.7%
vs metro
-30.4%
vs state
-5.2%
ZIP 52353 location in IA
Location of ZIP 52353 in IA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 52353 is worth $194,051 — 30.4% below the Iowa City, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,636[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Washington County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
9,241[3]
Median household income
$63,047[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Washington County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-5[5]
Moved in
563
Moved out
568

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Stewart Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Washington Comm School District

    493 students

  • Washington High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Washington Comm School District

    435 students

  • Washington Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Washington Comm School District

    349 students

  • Lincoln Upper Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Washington Comm School District

    344 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$981
Loan principal$155,241
Down payment$38,810
Total interest paid$198,001

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,363
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
78th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 52353?
The typical home in 52353 is worth $194,051, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 52353?
Home values in 52353 are up 3.9% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 52353?
The effective property tax rate in 52353 is 1.4% — roughly $2,636 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 52353?
ZIP code 52353 has a population of 9,241 and a median household income of $63,047.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Crawfordsville, IA

    Typical home
    $211,473
    Gross yield
  • Keota, IA

    Typical home
    $174,303
    Gross yield
  • Ainsworth, IA

    Typical home
    $240,472
    Gross yield
  • Wellman, IA

    Typical home
    $245,315
    Gross yield
  • Hills, IA

    Typical home
    $248,883
    Gross yield
  • West Chester, IA

    Typical home
    $138,230
    Gross yield

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