City

Cedar Rapids, IA

14 ZIP codes  ·  Linn County  ·  Iowa

👥145,119Population
💰$72,941Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$190,715Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓48.0%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.4%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 7.8%Asian: 2.5%Other: 5.6%Race
White78.4%
Hispanic4.9%
Black7.8%
Asian2.5%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads48.0% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma690 (0.7%)
HS Graduate22,805 (24%)
Some College11,774 (12.4%)
Associates13,881 (14.6%)
Bachelors12,995 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree32,726 (34.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College12.4%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,941 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,714 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$961/mo
Total Housing Units67,220
Vacant Units5,002

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids is a city in Iowa, located in Linn County. The city spans 14 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 145,119 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.22 years.

Economically, Cedar Rapids is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,940 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cedar Rapids is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,714, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $961 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cedar Rapids is well-educated. 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.35%).

Cedar Rapids, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa. Spread across 14 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cedar Rapids
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52401 2,192 $40,675 $143,800 $783 7.8% 52.2% 15.3%
52402 43,076 $71,319 $188,700 $992 4.3% 53.2% 64.9%
52403 23,023 $73,848 $190,700 $857 3.0% 56.5% 76.8%
52404 42,582 $62,304 $159,700 $885 3.9% 37.8% 67.4%
52405 25,889 $65,352 $173,600 $1,043 3.6% 40.7% 73.6%
52411 8,357 $164,972 $424,500 $1,275 1.5% 71.0% 98.0%