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ZIP 52404

Pop. 42,958·Linn County·7th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,469/mo
Year-over-Year
+28.9%
Month-over-Month
+21.7%
vs US Median
-$496
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ZIP 52404 · $1,469
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,080/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,628/yr
At $1,469/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyLinn County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 28.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+28.9% YoY, +21.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52404 (Cedar Rapids, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,958
Median income
$61,870
Median age
33.8
Renters
33.9%
Age distribution
22.6%
29.2%
24.4%
13.2%
Under 1822.6%
18–3429.2%
35–5424.4%
55–6410.7%
65+13.2%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
75.1%
White75.1%
Black12%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian1%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
34.9%
36%
23.1%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
66.1%
33.9%
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52404 in Cedar Rapids, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,041 → $61,870
up 4.8%
Population
40,474 → 42,958
up 6.1%
Renter share
31.7% → 33.9%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 23.1%
-0.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,041 in 2021 to $61,870 more recently. The population has grown by 6.1% since 2021, moving from about 40,474 residents to roughly 42,958. Renters now make up 33.9% of households, compared with 31.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52404 covers Cedar Rapids, IA. The median rent here is $1,469/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,870/yr), ZIP 52404 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 28.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52404?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52404 (Cedar Rapids, IA) is $1,469. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52404 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52404's median rent of $1,469/mo is $496 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52404 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52404 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #7 out of 55 ZIPs tracked at $1,469/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52404?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,469/mo in ZIP 52404. The local median household income is $61,870/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52404?

Rent in ZIP 52404 has increased 28.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 52404 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52404 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,469/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,870/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52404 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52404 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of ZIP 52404 households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52404 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52404 compare to the rest of Cedar Rapids?

ZIP 52404 is pricier than Cedar Rapids as a whole. At $1,469/mo, it's $181 above the Cedar Rapids citywide median of $1,288/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52404 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52404 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,469/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 52404's median household income ($61,870/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52404 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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