The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52728 sells for about $155,352, or $220 per square foot.
Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $769 a month.
ZIP 52728 — Buffalo
The housing market in ZIP 52728 is characterized by very low inventory and stable, affordable pricing compared to the broader Davenport metro area. Sales activity is minimal, reflecting the small size of the community, with demand driven by local residents and commuters seeking affordability. Market conditions remain steady with no significant price volatility reported.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking a quiet, small-town atmosphere with access to the broader Quad Cities employment market.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 19.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 52728, Scott County IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Buffalo Elementary School serves the local PK-05 population with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1.
The area is a small residential community with limited large-scale industrial or commercial development within the ZIP boundaries.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Residents primarily commute via highway corridors toward the Davenport employment core.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the Mississippi River waterfront for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand typical of a small residential riverfront community.
The economy is tied to the broader Quad Cities industrial and service sector, with many residents commuting to Davenport or nearby manufacturing hubs.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent with access to regional highway networks.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported within the ZIP code.
The Scott County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes using standard Iowa assessment practices.
Parcels are subject to Davenport Community School District or local district levies and standard county-wide utility/service districts.
Standard Midwestern property insurance market with typical exposure to wind and storm events.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Primary local educational anchor.
Provides regional recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.