Plymouth County, Iowa Housing Market
In Plymouth County, Iowa, the median home value is $228,900, with a median monthly rent of $910. This places Plymouth County at #1091 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #14 within Iowa.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,222
- Establishments: 819
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 45
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,663 (avg $88,149)
- Outflow: 10,041 (avg $90,724)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Plymouth County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51050 | 223.7 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 51109 | 248.9 | +16.71% | 2025 |
| 3 | 51108 | 228.8 | -0.63% | 2025 |
| 4 | 51031 | 242.1 | +4.41% | 2025 |
| 5 | 51024 | 195.2 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Plymouth County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $228,900 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $910 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.6% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.0 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Plymouth County is 33.8% above the Iowa state average and 0.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $910/month is 9.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Plymouth County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.6%, compared to 75.8% in Iowa and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | Michigan | $228,900 | $1,059 |
| Webster County | Missouri | $228,800 | $789 |
| Spalding County | Georgia | $228,700 | $1,113 |
| Miami County | Ohio | $229,100 | $966 |
| Bourbon County | Kentucky | $229,300 | $822 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | $230,000 | $843 | 80.9% |
| Marion County | $233,000 | $884 | 77.7% |
| Scott County | $222,000 | $1,005 | 70.0% |
| Dubuque County | $237,300 | $959 | 73.3% |
| Mills County | $237,800 | $959 | 83.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).