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ZIP 52245

Pop. 22,853·Johnson County·8th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,468/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
-6.4%
vs US Median
-$497
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 52245 · $1,468
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,290/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,616/yr
At $1,468/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyJohnson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, -6.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52245 (Iowa City, IA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 67.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,853
Median income
$78,020
Median age
31.8
Renters
40.4%
Age distribution
12.7%
40.3%
19%
19.3%
Under 1812.7%
18–3440.3%
35–5419%
55–648.7%
65+19.3%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
83.4%
White83.4%
Black4.1%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian4.9%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
21.3%
67.2%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma10.3%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+67.2%
Housing tenure
59.6%
40.4%
Owner59.6%
Renter40.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52245 in Iowa City, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,381 → $78,020
up 12.5%
Population
22,179 → 22,853
up 3.0%
Renter share
37.6% → 40.4%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
68.6% → 67.2%
-1.4 pts

Census figures show median household income at $78,020 today, compared with $69,381 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 22,179 to 22,853 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 40.4% of households rent today, against 37.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52245 covers Iowa City, IA. The median rent here is $1,468/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($78,020/yr), ZIP 52245 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52245?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52245 (Iowa City, IA) is $1,468. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52245 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52245's median rent of $1,468/mo is $497 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52245 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52245 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #8 out of 55 ZIPs tracked at $1,468/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52245?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,468/mo in ZIP 52245. The local median household income is $78,020/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52245?

Rent in ZIP 52245 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 52245 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52245 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,468/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($78,020/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52245 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52245 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.4% of ZIP 52245 households are renters, while 59.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52245 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52245 compare to the rest of Iowa City?

ZIP 52245 is pricier than Iowa City as a whole. At $1,468/mo, it's $160 above the Iowa City citywide median of $1,308/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52245 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52245 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,468/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 52245's median household income ($78,020/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52245 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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