NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 51351

IA · Population: 4,812

A
80/100
77
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
81
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 51351

Zip code 51351 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 4,812 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $67,250 and home values around $244,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 31.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

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
$67,250
Home Value
$244,700
Rent
$820/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
31.4%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
77.7%
Rent Burden
14.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life81AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).