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ZIP 52246

Pop. 22,308·Johnson County·20th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,307/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$658
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 52246 · $1,307
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,684/yr
At $1,307/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyJohnson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52246 (Iowa City, IA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 67.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,308
Median income
$62,521
Median age
28.3
Renters
54.8%
Age distribution
19.5%
42%
19.9%
Under 1819.5%
18–3442%
35–5419.9%
55–647.1%
65+11.6%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
64%
13.2%
White64%
Black13.2%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian11.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
17%
67.3%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college17%
Bachelor's+67.3%
Housing tenure
45.2%
54.8%
Owner45.2%
Renter54.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52246 in Iowa City, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,507 → $62,521
up 28.9%
Population
22,411 → 22,308
down 0.5%
Renter share
59.6% → 54.8%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
64.1% → 67.3%
+3.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 52246 in Iowa City, IA now reports about $62,521, up from $48,507 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 59.6% to 54.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.1% to 67.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52246 covers Iowa City, IA. The median rent here is $1,307/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($62,521/yr), ZIP 52246 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52246?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52246 (Iowa City, IA) is $1,307. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52246 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52246's median rent of $1,307/mo is $658 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52246 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52246 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #20 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,307/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52246?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,307/mo in ZIP 52246. The local median household income is $62,521/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52246?

Rent in ZIP 52246 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 52246 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52246 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,307/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($62,521/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52246 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52246 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.8% of ZIP 52246 households are renters, while 45.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 52246 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 52246 compare to the rest of Iowa City?

ZIP 52246 is more affordable than Iowa City overall. At $1,307/mo, it's $1 below the Iowa City citywide median of $1,308/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52246 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52246 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,307/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 52246's median household income ($62,521/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52246 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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