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Columbus Junction, IA — ZIP 52738

Population: 3,398 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 52738 (Columbus Junction, IA) is $193,127 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $181,250 after a median 53 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$193,127

Typical home value

+6.3%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$193,127
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+36.8%
10-year appreciation
+85.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$193,127
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$181,250
Median list price
$182,200
Median price per sqft
$120
1-year sale-price change
-59.2%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
7
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$709/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,133/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,292/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
Schools include
Columbus Community High School, Roundy Elementary School, Columbus Community Junior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in
Annual snowfall
35.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Port Paradise Farms Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER, ALEDO, OSF HOLY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, TRINITY MUSCATINE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-90 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,691
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
51.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,960
Average weekly wage
$1,045
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 52738State medianUS median
Typical home value$193,127$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$181,250$220,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,691$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 52738?
$193,127.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 52738?
$181,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 52738?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 52738?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $927/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 52738?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 52738?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 52738?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 52738?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 52738?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 52738?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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