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ZIP 52241

Pop. 23,250·Johnson County·24th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,263/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$702
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 52241 · $1,263
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,140/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,156/yr
At $1,263/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyJohnson County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52241 (Coralville, IA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,250
Median income
$69,243
Median age
34
Renters
44%
Age distribution
19.9%
31.3%
26.4%
13.4%
Under 1819.9%
18–3431.3%
35–5426.4%
55–649%
65+13.4%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
67.8%
13.4%
White67.8%
Black13.4%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian8.5%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
17%
22.1%
56%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma17%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+56%
Housing tenure
56%
44%
Owner56%
Renter44%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52241 in Coralville, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,474 → $69,243
up 2.6%
Population
22,226 → 23,250
up 4.6%
Renter share
45.1% → 44%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
59.9% → 56%
-3.9 pts
Median age
32.6 → 34
+1.4 yrs

Median household income climbed from $67,474 to $69,243 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 52241 in Coralville, IA adding about 1,024 residents over the five-year window, up 4.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 59.9% to 56% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52241 covers Coralville, IA. The median rent here is $1,263/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($69,243/yr), ZIP 52241 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52241?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52241 (Coralville, IA) is $1,263. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52241 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52241's median rent of $1,263/mo is $702 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52241 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52241 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #24 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,263/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52241?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,263/mo in ZIP 52241. The local median household income is $69,243/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52241?

Rent in ZIP 52241 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 52241 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52241 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,263/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($69,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52241 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52241 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44% of ZIP 52241 households are renters, while 56% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52241 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52241 compare to the rest of Coralville?

ZIP 52241 sits right at the Coralville citywide median of $1,263/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52241 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52241 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,263/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 52241's median household income ($69,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52241 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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