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ZIP 52402

Pop. 42,938·Linn County·25th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,256/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$709
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ZIP 52402 · $1,256
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,130/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
$15,072/yr
At $1,256/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyLinn County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.4% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52402 (Cedar Rapids, IA) is majority owner-occupied, 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,938
Median income
$73,439
Median age
36.9
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
18.8%
27.3%
25.7%
17%
Under 1818.8%
18–3427.3%
35–5425.7%
55–6411.1%
65+17%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
79%
White79%
Black5.5%
Hispanic5%
Asian5.9%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
22.4%
30.5%
42.2%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+42.2%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52402 in Cedar Rapids, IA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$986 → $1,256
up 27.4%
Income
$65,787 → $73,439
up 11.6%
Population
42,649 → 42,938
up 0.7%
Renter share
31.6% → 32.7%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 42.2%
+1.8 pts
Median age
36 → 36.9
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 52402 in Cedar Rapids, IA has shifted from $986 to $1,256, up 27.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $65,787 to $73,439 across the same window, up 11.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 52402 in Cedar Rapids, IA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52402 covers Cedar Rapids, IA. The median rent here is $1,256/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($73,439/yr), ZIP 52402 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52402?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52402 (Cedar Rapids, IA) is $1,256. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52402 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52402's median rent of $1,256/mo is $709 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52402 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52402 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #25 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,256/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52402?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,256/mo in ZIP 52402. The local median household income is $73,439/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52402?

Rent in ZIP 52402 has increased 19.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 52402 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52402 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,256/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($73,439/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52402 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52402 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 52402 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52402 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52402 compare to the rest of Cedar Rapids?

ZIP 52402 is more affordable than Cedar Rapids overall. At $1,256/mo, it's $32 below the Cedar Rapids citywide median of $1,288/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52402 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52402 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,256/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 52402's median household income ($73,439/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52402 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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