NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 52637

IA · Population: 2,994

A
81/100
84
A
Safety
84
A
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 52637

Zip code 52637 is located in Iowa and is home to approximately 2,994 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), 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 $73,442 and home values around $168,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 30.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.3%.

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
$73,442
Home Value
$168,100
Rent
$813/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
30.5%
Unemployment
2.3%
Owner-Occupied
76.5%
Rent Burden
13.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).