NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 51577

IA · Population: 1,326

B+
70/100
73
B+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 51577

Zip code 51577 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,326 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $62,500 and home values around $121,100, 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 20.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average.

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
$62,500
Home Value
$121,100
Rent
$790/mo
Median Age
59
College Educated
20.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
74.5%
Rent Burden
15.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).