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U.S. ZIP Code · IA52356

Washington County · Iowa City, IA

Typical home value

$245,315[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.8%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-13.6%
vs metro
-12.1%
vs state
+19.9%
ZIP 52356 location in IA
Location of ZIP 52356 in IA

Price history

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

The typical home in 52356 is worth $245,315 — 12.1% below the Iowa City, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.8%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#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
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,367[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
2,664[3]
Median household income
$57,321[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Mid-Prairie High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mid-Prairie Comm School District

    374 students

  • Mid-Prairie West Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Mid-Prairie Comm School District

    328 students

  • Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Mid-Prairie Comm School District

    26 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$1,240
Loan principal$196,252
Down payment$49,063
Total interest paid$250,309

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$1,641
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
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
11th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 52356?
The typical home in 52356 is worth $245,315, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 52356?
Home values in 52356 are up 5.8% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 52356?
The effective property tax rate in 52356 is 1.0% — roughly $2,367 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 52356?
ZIP code 52356 has a population of 2,664 and a median household income of $57,321.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Hills, IA

    Typical home
    $248,883
    Gross yield
  • Ainsworth, IA

    Typical home
    $240,472
    Gross yield
  • Lone Tree, IA

    Typical home
    $251,951
    Gross yield
  • Coralville, IA

    Typical home
    $260,598
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Iowa City, IA

    Typical home
    $278,999
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Crawfordsville, IA

    Typical home
    $211,473
    Gross yield

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