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ZIP 52601

Pop. 27,341·Des Moines County·41st most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$983/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.6%
vs US Median
-$982
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 52601 · $983
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,450
Research median
$1,080/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
$11,796/yr
At $983/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyDes Moines County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +11.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52601 (Burlington, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,341
Median income
$60,983
Median age
43.3
Renters
26.8%
Age distribution
21.4%
18.8%
23.7%
14.1%
21.9%
Under 1821.4%
18–3418.8%
35–5423.7%
55–6414.1%
65+21.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
White82.9%
Black6%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian1.4%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
35.6%
34.7%
23.4%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma35.6%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
73.2%
26.8%
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52601 in Burlington, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,246 → $60,983
up 19.0%
Population
27,804 → 27,341
down 1.7%
Renter share
31.4% → 26.8%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
21.9% → 23.4%
+1.5 pts

Median household income climbed from $51,246 to $60,983 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.0% shift. Census counts show ZIP 52601 in Burlington, IA losing about 463 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 31.4% to 26.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52601 covers Burlington, IA. The median rent here is $983/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($60,983/yr), ZIP 52601 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 52601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52601 (Burlington, IA) is $983. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52601's median rent of $983/mo is $982 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52601 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #41 out of 55 ZIPs at $983/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $983/mo in ZIP 52601. The local median household income is $60,983/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52601?

Rent in ZIP 52601 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 52601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52601 is considered very affordable for renters. At $983/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($60,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.8% of ZIP 52601 households are renters, while 73.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52601 compare to the rest of Burlington?

ZIP 52601 sits right at the Burlington citywide median of $983/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $983/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 52601's median household income ($60,983/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52601 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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