NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52342

IA · Population: 2,875

C+
58/100
69
B
Safety
60
B
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52342

Zip code 52342 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,875 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $57,759, with home values near $123,000 and rents around $915/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$57,759
Home Value
$123,000
Rent
$915/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
18.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
67.4%
Rent Burden
19% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).