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ZIP 52317

Pop. 23,097·Johnson County·4th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,655/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$310
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ZIP 52317 · $1,655
More affordable than 62% 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

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
$19,860/yr
At $1,655/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyJohnson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.0% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52317 (North Liberty, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 55.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,097
Median income
$105,318
Median age
33.3
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
26.9%
25.6%
30%
Under 1826.9%
18–3425.6%
35–5430%
55–649.6%
65+8%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
White81.2%
Black3.8%
Hispanic6%
Asian3.9%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
31.8%
55.2%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma11.7%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+55.2%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52317 in North Liberty, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$99,727 → $105,318
up 5.6%
Population
21,848 → 23,097
up 5.7%
Renter share
25.5% → 30.9%
+5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
55.5% → 55.2%
-0.3 pts

Median household income climbed from $99,727 to $105,318 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 52317 in North Liberty, IA adding about 1,249 residents over the five-year window, up 5.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 25.5% to 30.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52317 covers North Liberty, IA. The median rent here is $1,655/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 19% of local median household income ($105,318/yr), ZIP 52317 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52317?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52317 (North Liberty, IA) is $1,655. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52317 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52317's median rent of $1,655/mo is $310 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52317 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52317 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #4 out of 55 ZIPs tracked at $1,655/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52317?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,655/mo in ZIP 52317. The local median household income is $105,318/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52317?

Rent in ZIP 52317 has increased 21.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 52317 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52317 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,655/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($105,318/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52317 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52317 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of ZIP 52317 households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52317 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52317 compare to the rest of North Liberty?

ZIP 52317 sits right at the North Liberty citywide median of $1,655/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52317 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52317 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,655/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 52317's median household income ($105,318/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52317 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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