NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52211

IA · Population: 2,638

B+
70/100
73
B+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
75
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52211

Zip code 52211 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,638 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 $62,902 and home values around $154,600, 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 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.7%, 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
$62,902
Home Value
$154,600
Rent
$905/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
15.4%
Unemployment
3.7%
Owner-Occupied
74.8%
Rent Burden
17.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy75B+Lower 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).