Zip Code

51638

Essex, IA

Median home value in zip code 51638 (Essex, IA) is $177K, up 5.2% year over year.

Home Value$176,522
YoY Change
+5.2%
AFFORDABILITY

Enter your income for 51638 (Essex).

$35,304 on $176,522
Affordable — 20.4% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,274
P/I20.4%
Afford$242K
Room+$66K
P&I $893Tax $231Ins $150
6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IA ins. 28% per HUD.
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