NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52157

IA · Population: 1,457

B+
70/100
66
B
Safety
66
B
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52157

Zip code 52157 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,457 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.

The median household income here is $55,119, with home values near $163,500 and rents around $734/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

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
$55,119
Home Value
$163,500
Rent
$734/mo
Median Age
55
College Educated
18.9%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
73.3%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower 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).