ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 52340

Part of Tiffin, IA
Pop. 6,128·Johnson County·1st most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,864/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$101
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 52340 · $1,864
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,270/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
$22,368/yr
At $1,864/mo median
Location
CityTiffin
StateIA
CountyJohnson County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52340 (Tiffin, IA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 60.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,128
Median income
$98,393
Median age
32.7
Renters
22.7%
Age distribution
26.5%
30.9%
23.9%
Under 1826.5%
18–3430.9%
35–5423.9%
55–648.8%
65+9.9%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Black5.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian2.3%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
13.5%
25.8%
60.7%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+60.7%
Housing tenure
77.3%
22.7%
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52340 in Tiffin, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,473 → $98,393
up 13.8%
Population
4,695 → 6,128
up 30.5%
Renter share
18.4% → 22.7%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
43.8% → 60.7%
+16.9 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,473 in 2021 to $98,393 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 52340 in Tiffin, IA adding about 1,433 residents over the five-year window, up 30.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 18.4% to 22.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 43.8% to 60.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52340 covers Tiffin, IA. The median rent here is $1,864/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($98,393/yr), ZIP 52340 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52340?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52340 (Tiffin, IA) is $1,864. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52340 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52340's median rent of $1,864/mo is $101 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52340 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52340 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #1 out of 55 ZIPs tracked at $1,864/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52340?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,864/mo in ZIP 52340. The local median household income is $98,393/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52340?

Rent in ZIP 52340 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 52340 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52340 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,864/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($98,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52340 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52340 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.7% of ZIP 52340 households are renters, while 77.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52340 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52340 compare to the rest of Tiffin?

ZIP 52340 sits right at the Tiffin citywide median of $1,864/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52340 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52340 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,864/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 52340's median household income ($98,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52340 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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