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ZIP 52556

Pop. 11,448·Jefferson County·55th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$724/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$1,241
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 52556 · $724
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$545
1 BR
$545
2 BR
$716
3 BR
$861
4 BR+
$946
Research median
$716/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$8,688/yr
At $724/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyJefferson County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52556 (Fairfield, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,448
Median income
$59,243
Median age
45.2
Renters
36.4%
Age distribution
16.7%
22.8%
19%
30.2%
Under 1816.7%
18–3422.8%
35–5419%
55–6411.3%
65+30.2%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
White82.9%
Black2.2%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian9.5%
Education (25+)
20.5%
28%
48%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma20.5%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+48%
Housing tenure
63.6%
36.4%
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52556 in Fairfield, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,747 → $59,243
up 26.7%
Population
11,862 → 11,448
down 3.5%
Renter share
38.8% → 36.4%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
43.7% → 48%
+4.3 pts
Median age
42.5 → 45.2
+2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $59,243 today, compared with $46,747 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 11,862 to 11,448 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 36.4% of households rent today, against 38.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.7% to 48%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52556 covers Fairfield, IA. The median rent here is $724/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $545/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $716/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($59,243/yr), ZIP 52556 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 52556?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52556 (Fairfield, IA) is $724. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52556 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52556's median rent of $724/mo is $1,241 (63%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52556 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52556 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #55 out of 55 ZIPs at $724/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52556?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $29,000/year (~$14/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $724/mo in ZIP 52556. The local median household income is $59,243/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52556?

Rent in ZIP 52556 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 52556 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52556 is considered very affordable for renters. At $724/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($59,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52556 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52556 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of ZIP 52556 households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52556 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 52556 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52556 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $724/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 52556's median household income ($59,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52556 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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