Zip Code 51234

IA · Population: 1,179

A
84/100
71
B+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 51234

Zip code 51234 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,179 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $87,083 and home values around $185,600, 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 25.9% 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
$87,083
Home Value
$185,600
Rent
$775/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
25.9%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
89.4%
Rent Burden
10.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).