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U.S. ZIP Code · IA52208

Benton County · Cedar Rapids, IA

Typical home value

$157,092[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.3%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-44.7%
vs metro
-41.4%
vs state
-23.2%
ZIP 52208 location in IA
Location of ZIP 52208 in IA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 52208 is worth $157,092 — 41.4% below the Cedar Rapids, IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,043[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Benton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
2,877[3]
Median household income
$74,127[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Benton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-41[5]
Moved in
621
Moved out
662

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Longfellow Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Belle Plaine Comm School District

    287 students

  • Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Belle Plaine Comm School District

    203 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$794
Loan principal$125,674
Down payment$31,418
Total interest paid$160,290

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,095
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
55th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
68th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 52208?
The typical home in 52208 is worth $157,092, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 52208?
Home values in 52208 are up 6.3% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 52208?
The effective property tax rate in 52208 is 1.3% — roughly $2,043 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 52208?
ZIP code 52208 has a population of 2,877 and a median household income of $74,127.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Wyoming, IA

    Typical home
    $171,137
    Gross yield
  • Olin, IA

    Typical home
    $184,249
    Gross yield
  • Oxford Junction, IA

    Typical home
    $124,471
    Gross yield
  • Cedar Rapids, IA

    Typical home
    $123,841
    Gross yield
  • Center Junction CDP, IA

    Typical home
    $190,462
    Gross yield
  • Cedar Rapids, IA

    Typical home
    $199,901
    Gross yield
    7.0%

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