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ZIP 52801

Pop. 1,788·Scott County·13th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,381/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$584
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 52801 · $1,381
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,170/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
$16,572/yr
At $1,381/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyScott County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52801 (Davenport, IA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,788
Median income
$31,204
Median age
30.6
Renters
100%
Age distribution
44.4%
24.1%
12.1%
Under 1811.8%
18–3444.4%
35–5424.1%
55–6412.1%
65+7.6%
Gender
56.8%
43.2%
Male56.8%
Female43.2%
Race & ethnicity
65.4%
18.3%
White65.4%
Black18.3%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian3.6%
Other5%
Education (25+)
13.4%
32.1%
34.1%
20.4%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
100%
Renter100%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52801 in Davenport, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$26,034 → $31,204
up 19.9%
Population
1,381 → 1,788
up 29.5%
Renter share
100% → 100%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.5% → 20.4%
-11.1 pts
Median age
32 → 30.6
-1.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $26,034 to $31,204 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.9% shift. The population has grown by 29.5% since 2021, moving from about 1,381 residents to roughly 1,788. College-educated residents now make up 20.4% of adults here, versus 31.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52801 covers Davenport, IA. The median rent here is $1,381/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($31,204/yr), ZIP 52801 ranks as expensive 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 52801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52801 (Davenport, IA) is $1,381. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52801's median rent of $1,381/mo is $584 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52801 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52801 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #13 out of 55 ZIPs tracked at $1,381/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,381/mo in ZIP 52801. The local median household income is $31,204/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52801?

Rent in ZIP 52801 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 52801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52801 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,381/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($31,204/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52801 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 52801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 100% of ZIP 52801 households are renters, while 0% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 52801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 52801 compare to the rest of Davenport?

ZIP 52801 is pricier than Davenport as a whole. At $1,381/mo, it's $432 above the Davenport citywide median of $949/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,381/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 52801's median household income ($31,204/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52801 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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