NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52253

IA · Population: 2,764

A
88/100
92
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52253

Zip code 52253 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,764 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $86,875 and home values around $216,600, 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 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

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
$86,875
Home Value
$216,600
Rent
$725/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
26.1%
Unemployment
2.2%
Owner-Occupied
82.1%
Rent Burden
10% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).