Zip Code 51026

IA · Population: 1,057

A
82/100
71
B+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 51026

Zip code 51026 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,057 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $85,156 and home values around $205,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$85,156
Home Value
$205,600
Rent
$850/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
19.1%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
95.3%
Rent Burden
12% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).