Jones County, IA Distress Report: Foreclosure, Tax Liens & ZIPs (2026)
Where is distress concentrating in Jones County, Iowa? DLRadar grades every Jones County ZIP 0-100 from foreclosure, tax-lien, mortgage and insurance records, peaking at 19/100. Here is the 2026 Jones County breakdown.
- Jones County's most distressed ZIP is 52032 at 19/100.
- 17 ZIP codes tracked in Jones County, averaging 15/100 distress.
- Jones County reads neutral — home values up 4.9% year over year.
- Vacancy runs 10.5% across Jones County's tracked ZIPs, with a 12.1% poverty rate.
- The typical Jones County home is worth about $169,119 against a ~$73,102 median income.
- Lending headwind in Jones County sits at 45/100 — a forward read on distressed supply.
All figures come from the monthly DLRadar distress index built on public records. Attribution to DLRadar (dlradar.com) appreciated.
| Rank | ZIP | Composite distress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52032 | 19/100 |
| 2 | 52253 | 18/100 |
| 3 | 52237 | 17/100 |
| 4 | 52309 | 17/100 |
| 5 | 52216 | 16/100 |
| 6 | 52305 | 16/100 |
| 7 | 52306 | 16/100 |
| 8 | 52033 | 15/100 |
| 9 | 52205 | 15/100 |
| 10 | 52323 | 15/100 |
| 11 | 52310 | 14/100 |
| 12 | 52320 | 14/100 |
Most distressed ZIP codes in Jones County (composite distress 0-100, 2026)
What is driving Jones County distress
The Jones County read is assembled from six public feeds — FHFA, CFPB, the county recorder, FEMA, NFIP and Census ACS, producing a 15/100 ZIP average. No proprietary or modelled inputs enter the score.
Jones County market phase and pricing
DLRadar places Jones County in neutral; prices moved up 4.9% over the year. Longer marketing times follow, and with them the sellers worth calling.
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Frequently asked
What is the hardest-hit ZIP in Jones County?
ZIP 52032 leads Jones County at 19/100, recomputed monthly from public records.
What stage of the price cycle is Jones County at?
Jones County is classified neutral with a 4.9% year-over-year increase, following the FHFA House Price Index.
How is the Jones County data sourced?
Each Jones County number can be traced back to a federal or county source — FHFA, CFPB, the recorder, FEMA/NFIP and Census ACS. One deterministic model covers all 17 local ZIPs and every other county in the country.
How much do distress scores vary between Jones County ZIP codes?
A single county score papers over real variation. Across the Jones County ZIPs DLRadar ranks, scores run from 19/100 in 52032 down to 14/100 in 52320, against a Jones County average of 15/100. Because the gap runs to 5 points, Jones County rewards ZIP-level precision.
What do Jones County home values and vacancy say about distressed supply?
The typical Jones County home carries about $169,119 of value against a median household income near $73,102. Vacancy across Jones County's tracked ZIPs runs 10.5% and the poverty rate is 12.1%. Affordability pressure plus standing vacancy is what moves an owner from behind to selling, which is why it is paired with Jones County's filings and its 45/100 lending headwind.
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Distress scoring is deterministic and public-record based. It is research material, not investment, legal or financial advice. Updated monthly.