ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Iowa
$90K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$167K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.
Deed records through Jul 2024 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.
Market Trends
Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
2017201920202024
Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
2017201920202024
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2017201920202024
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2017201920202024
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
2017201920202024
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
2017201920202024
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
2017201920202024
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
2017201920202024
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
2017201920202024
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
201820232024
Housing Stock
HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.106
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$167K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,540 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1958
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.75%
Equity & Ownership
Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.59%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.5.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.46%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs
CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.314
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%
Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.
How Cedar 52543 compares
By median home value, Cedar 52543 is the 3rd most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Mahaska County, and its typical home is worth more than 54% of all homes in Mahaska County.
Home values in Cedar 52543
Share of homes at each estimated value.
Median
$64K$461K
ZIP codes in Mahaska County ranked by median home value
The median sale price in Cedar 52543, IA is $90,000 (data through July 2024), based on deeds recorded with the county.
How many homes sell in Cedar 52543, IA each year?
2 homes sold in Cedar 52543, IA over the last 12 months (data through July 2024). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.
How many homes are there in Cedar 52543, IA?
Cedar 52543, IA contains 106 residential properties, with a median of 1,540 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1958. The median TopHap Estimate is $167K.
How does Cedar 52543, IA compare to the rest of Mahaska County?
By median home value, Cedar 52543, IA is the 3rd most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Mahaska County. Its typical home is worth more than 54% of all homes in Mahaska County. Rose Hill 52586 ranks just above it and New Sharon 50207 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.
Do people own or rent in Cedar 52543, IA?
78% of homes in Cedar 52543, IA are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.
How much equity do owners in Cedar 52543, IA hold?
59% of mortgaged homes in Cedar 52543, IA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 5.9% owe more than the home is worth.
