Cedar Rapids, IA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 52401 serves a portion of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, within Linn County. This community is home to approximately 56,251 residents, with a median age of 43.6 years. The median household income of $58,641 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $369,438 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 43% owner-occupied and 57% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Cedar Rapids is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 48% and an unemployment rate of 5.4%, 52401 reflects the economic character of Linn County in Iowa.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 56,251 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,531 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $58,641 | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $369,438 | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ↑ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.7% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 48% | ↑ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 43% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 57% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 29,250 | — |