NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52045

IA · Population: 2,950

A
80/100
90
A+
Safety
89
A
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52045

Zip code 52045 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,950 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $81,300 and home values around $233,100, 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 21.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$81,300
Home Value
$233,100
Rent
$840/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
21.4%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
79.4%
Rent Burden
12.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability89ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower 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).