Real Estate Investing in Mingo, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 829 • Jasper County

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Should you buy in Mingo, IA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 18.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $333,682
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Mingo Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Iowa: Mingo has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

The investment case for Mingo is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

The $873/mo / $334K relationship in Mingo looks tepid once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Mingo — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$333,682
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

ZIP Codes in Mingo, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mingo, IA

How high is vacancy risk in Mingo, IA?

Vacancy in Mingo, IA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $873/mo.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Mingo, IA?

Mingo, IA draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $873/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Mingo, IA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in Mingo, IA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Does Mingo, IA favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, Mingo, IA rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Mingo, IA?

Rents in Mingo, IA run near $873/mo. Compared with median home prices of $334K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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