Housing Vacancy Rate by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Iowa

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Housing vacancy rates across Iowa's zip codes display considerable heterogeneity, with no single dominant regional pattern, though notably higher vacancy rates (20–30%+) appear concentrated in scattered rural zip codes throughout the northwestern and north-central portions of the state. The lowest vacancy rates (0–4%, shown in dark purple) cluster around major metropolitan areas, likely corresponding to Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities, where housing demand remains strongest. A patchwork of moderate vacancy (8–12%) characterizes much of southern Iowa, reflecting the region's ongoing population decline and slower economic growth relative to the state's urban corridors.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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