ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 52317

Part of North Liberty, IA

Pop. 23,097·Johnson County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Iowa

Median rent (all units)

$1,808/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$124

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ZIP 52317 · $1,808

More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 52317 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Iowa

Rent in ZIP 52317 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($105,318) is $2,633 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,160).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 52241, 5 miles away, rents for 29% less ($1,282/mo), about $6,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 52317. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,696/yr

At $1,808/mo median

Location

CityNorth Liberty

StateIA

CountyJohnson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +1.3% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,366 → $1,808

up 32.4%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 52317 in North Liberty, IA paid around $1,366 a month. That figure now sits near $1,808, up 32.4% from the 2022 baseline. Median household income climbed from $99,727 to $105,318 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. 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. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 52317 in North Liberty, IA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 52317 covers North Liberty, IA. The median rent here is $1,808/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($105,318/yr), ZIP 52317 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,808/mo in ZIP 52317. The local median household income is $105,318/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52317?

Rent in ZIP 52317 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 52317 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52317 is one of the pricier among Iowa ZIP codes for rent, ranking #3 of 54 at $1,808/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 52317 changed +7.1%, against a typical +4.3% across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks.