Zip Code 51036

IA · Population: 676

A
81/100
71
B+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 51036

Zip code 51036 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 676 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), 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 $109,750 and home values around $262,800, 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 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.4%.

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
$109,750
Home Value
$262,800
Rent
$831/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
25.5%
Unemployment
0.4%
Owner-Occupied
90.7%
Rent Burden
9.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).