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West liberty, IA — ZIP 52776

Population: 5,090 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 52776 (West liberty, IA) is $241,236 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $303,450 after a median 156.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$241,236

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

156.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$241,236
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+59.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$241,236
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$303,450
Median list price
$369,950
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
-13.3%
Median days on market
156.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Early Childhood Center, West Liberty Middle School, West Liberty High School, West Liberty Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hail, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.3%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
173
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,695
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,085

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Walker Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
TRINITY MUSCATINE, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN, IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-107 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
41.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,089
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,246
Average weekly wage
$1,182
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
30

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

How it compares

ZIP 52776State medianUS median
Median home value$241,236$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$303,450$220,000$325,000
Median days on market157 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,089$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 median home value in ZIP 52776?
$241,236.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 52776?
$303,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 52776?
Median days on market: 156.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 52776?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 52776?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hail, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 52776 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 52776?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 52776?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 52776?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 52776?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 52776 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 52776?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 52776?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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