The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61252 sells for about $174,000, or $87 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.0088%), a market in balance. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $954 a month.
ZIP 61252 — Fulton
The 61252 housing market is currently a seller's market with low inventory and stable pricing. Median home values have hovered around $164,000 in recent months, supported by consistent demand for single-family homes. Market activity remains steady with a median of 26 days on market.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees and families seeking a quiet, small-town atmosphere along the Mississippi River with affordable housing options compared to larger regional hubs.
Median prices moved down 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 14.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 61252, Whiteside County, IL
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Fulton features access to the Mississippi River waterfront and local parks, with additional shopping and dining options available in nearby Clinton, Iowa.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and moderate demand, with estimated rents for single-family homes often exceeding $1,700 per month.
The local economy is anchored by small-town commerce and proximity to industrial and manufacturing employers in the broader Whiteside County and Clinton, Iowa region.
Data retrieved from ACS 5-Year Estimates via MyTownView.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides scenic views and recreational access along the western border of the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.