NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52241

IA · Population: 22,494

B+
76/100
78
B+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52241

Zip code 52241 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 22,494 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $67,691 and home values around $271,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$67,691
Home Value
$271,800
Rent
$1,022/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
58.9%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
53.9%
Rent Burden
18.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).