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U.S. ZIP Code · IA52761

Muscatine County

Typical home value

$189,047[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.5%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-33.5%
vs metro
vs state
-7.6%
ZIP 52761 location in IA
Location of ZIP 52761 in IA

Price history

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

The typical home in 52761 is worth $189,047. Over the past year, values have risen 7.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $798 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. 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
$798[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,628[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Muscatine 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 Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
29,474[3]
Median household income
$62,098[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-111[5]
Moved in
841
Moved out
952

Schools

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

Public schools
9
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
1
  • Muscatine High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Muscatine Comm School District

    1,470 students

  • Susan Clark Junior High

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Muscatine Comm School District

    599 students

  • McKinley Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Muscatine Comm School District

    430 students

  • Jefferson Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Muscatine Comm School District

    421 students

  • Madison Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Muscatine Comm School District

    388 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 yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$9,580

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$956
Loan principal$151,237
Down payment$37,809
Total interest paid$192,895

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 ratio1.67
Monthly cost to own$1,332
Monthly rent$798

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 52761?
The typical home in 52761 is worth $189,047, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 52761?
Home values in 52761 are up 7.5% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 52761?
A typical home in 52761 rents for about $798 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 52761?
The effective property tax rate in 52761 is 1.4% — roughly $2,628 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 52761?
ZIP code 52761 has a population of 29,474 and a median household income of $62,098.

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