NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52002

IA · Population: 17,871

A
86/100
92
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52002

Zip code 52002 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 17,871 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $87,000 and home values around $258,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 42% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$87,000
Home Value
$258,000
Rent
$993/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
42%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
74.3%
Rent Burden
13.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).