NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52405

IA · Population: 26,259

B+
75/100
75
B+
Safety
69
B
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52405

Zip code 52405 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 26,259 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $64,279, with home values near $165,300 and rents around $943/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, 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
$64,279
Home Value
$165,300
Rent
$943/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
25.3%
Unemployment
3.1%
Owner-Occupied
75.9%
Rent Burden
17.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).