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Cedar rapids, IA — ZIP 52403

Population: 22,551 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 52403 (Cedar rapids, IA) is $211,406 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,000 after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,216/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,406

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,406
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+55.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$211,406
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$205,000
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$131
1-year sale-price change
+15.5%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
85
For-sale inventory
90
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,216/mo
1-year rent change
+9.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Erskine Elementary School, George Washington High School, Grant Wood Elementary School, Johnson STEAM Academy School, McKinley STEAM Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
130
Days with Moderate air quality
217
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,149
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,375
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,061

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (23 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Marion Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-392 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
64.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,484
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
113,359
Average weekly wage
$1,269
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
443

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 52403State medianUS median
Median home value$211,406$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$205,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,216/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,484$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 52403?
$211,406.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 52403?
$205,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 52403?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 52403?
Typical rent: $1,216/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 52403?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 52403 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 52403?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 52403?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 52403?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 52403?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 52403 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 52403?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 52403?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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