NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52306

IA · Population: 1,300

B+
77/100
77
B+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52306

Zip code 52306 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 1,300 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), 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 $66,458 and home values around $147,300, 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 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$66,458
Home Value
$147,300
Rent
$572/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
12.3%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
78.8%
Rent Burden
10.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).