NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 51238

IA · Population: 1,401

A
82/100
79
B+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 51238

Zip code 51238 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,401 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 $69,432 and home values around $160,900, 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 18.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$69,432
Home Value
$160,900
Rent
$641/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
18.8%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
87.6%
Rent Burden
11.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower 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).