ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 52405

Part of Cedar Rapids, IA

Pop. 26,526·Linn County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Iowa

Median rent (all units)

$1,134/mo

Year-over-Year

+17.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

-$798

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ZIP 52405 · $1,134

More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Iowa

Rent in ZIP 52405 changed +17.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 12 months in a row, and rose in 12 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,123) is $1,753 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,700); a 4-bedroom is $2,050.

Rank in Cedar Rapids

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Cedar Rapids.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 52405. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,608/yr

At $1,134/mo median

Location

CityCedar Rapids

StateIA

CountyLinn County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 17.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+17.0% YoY, +1.9% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 52405 covers Cedar Rapids, IA. The median rent here is $1,134/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($70,123/yr), ZIP 52405 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,134/mo in ZIP 52405. The local median household income is $70,123/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52405?

Rent in ZIP 52405 has risen 17.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 52405 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52405 is in the middle among Iowa ZIP codes for rent, ranking #32 of 54 at $1,134/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 52405 changed +17.0%, against a typical +4.3% across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks.