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ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 52302

Part of Marion, IA
Pop. 42,706·Linn County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,264/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$701
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ZIP 52302 · $1,264
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$720
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,040/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
$15,168/yr
At $1,264/mo median
Location
CityMarion
StateIA
CountyLinn County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.3% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52302 (Marion, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,706
Median income
$87,983
Median age
40.9
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
25.1%
16.6%
28.1%
18.5%
Under 1825.1%
18–3416.6%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.7%
65+18.5%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
87.9%
White87.9%
Black2.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian2.1%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
22.2%
36%
38.2%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+38.2%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52302 in Marion, IA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$981 → $1,264
up 28.8%
Income
$76,325 → $87,983
up 15.3%
Population
42,386 → 42,706
up 0.8%
Renter share
22.5% → 22.6%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36.7% → 38.2%
+1.5 pts
Median age
39.8 → 40.9
+1.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 52302 in Marion, IA has increased from $981 to $1,264, a 28.8% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $87,983 today, compared with $76,325 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52302 covers Marion, IA. The median rent here is $1,264/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($87,983/yr), ZIP 52302 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52302?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52302 (Marion, IA) is $1,264. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52302's median rent of $1,264/mo is $701 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52302 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52302 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #22 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,264/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52302?

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 $1,264/mo in ZIP 52302. The local median household income is $87,983/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52302?

Rent in ZIP 52302 has increased 21.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 52302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52302 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,264/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($87,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52302 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of ZIP 52302 households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52302 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52302 compare to the rest of Marion?

ZIP 52302 is more affordable than Marion overall. At $1,264/mo, it's $14 below the Marion citywide median of $1,278/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52302 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,264/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 52302's median household income ($87,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52302 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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