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ZIP 52405

Pop. 26,526·Linn County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,205/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.6%
Month-over-Month
+7.2%
vs US Median
-$760
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ZIP 52405 · $1,205
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,220/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
$14,460/yr
At $1,205/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyLinn County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.6% YoY, +7.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52405 (Cedar Rapids, IA) is majority owner-occupied, 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,526
Median income
$70,123
Median age
40.7
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
20.2%
22.7%
25.2%
13.6%
18.3%
Under 1820.2%
18–3422.7%
35–5425.2%
55–6413.6%
65+18.3%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
82.3%
White82.3%
Black8.7%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian1.6%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
31.6%
36.9%
25.1%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma31.6%
Some college36.9%
Bachelor's+25.1%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52405 in Cedar Rapids, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,799 → $70,123
up 11.7%
Population
26,307 → 26,526
up 0.8%
Renter share
23.8% → 26.1%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 25.1%
-1.2 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40.7
+1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,123 today, compared with $62,799 five years earlier. About 26.1% of households rent today, against 23.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52405 covers Cedar Rapids, IA. The median rent here is $1,205/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($70,123/yr), ZIP 52405 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52405?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52405 (Cedar Rapids, IA) is $1,205. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52405 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52405's median rent of $1,205/mo is $760 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52405 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52405 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #32 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,205/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,205/mo in ZIP 52405. The local median household income is $70,123/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52405?

Rent in ZIP 52405 has increased 16.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 52405 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52405 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,205/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($70,123/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52405 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52405 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of ZIP 52405 households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52405 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52405 compare to the rest of Cedar Rapids?

ZIP 52405 is more affordable than Cedar Rapids overall. At $1,205/mo, it's $83 below the Cedar Rapids citywide median of $1,288/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52405 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52405 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,205/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 52405's median household income ($70,123/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52405 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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