52401

Cedar Rapids, IA

Total Population
2,172
Median Household Income
$42,772
Median Home Value
$135,000
Median Rent
$744

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$42,772
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$135,000
100.6% above state median
Rent
$744
100% above state median
Median Age
35.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cedar Rapids, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

31.0% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 16.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$42,772
-43.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.44 people

Total Households
1,275
Family Households
11.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
27.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.6%
#3 Industry
Education
23.8%
Total Employed Residents:623

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
7.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
9.6%
96 workers
Public Transit
5.4%
54 workers
Total Commuting Workers:998
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.5%
1,079 employed
Labor Force
1,154
75 unemployed
Median Age
35.2 years
Per Capita Income
$36,319
Poverty Rate
16.6%

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