NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 51237

IA · Population: 1,700

B+
76/100
72
B+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 51237

Zip code 51237 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,700 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $61,563 and home values around $114,500, 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 18.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$61,563
Home Value
$114,500
Rent
$771/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
18.6%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
82.3%
Rent Burden
15% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+Weighted 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).