NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 51560

IA · Population: 2,035

B+
79/100
79
B+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 51560

Zip code 51560 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,035 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $68,661 and home values around $151,100, 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 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

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
$68,661
Home Value
$151,100
Rent
$750/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
21.6%
Unemployment
1.1%
Owner-Occupied
67.3%
Rent Burden
13.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).