Burlington, Iowa · ZIP 52601

Burlington — ZIP 52601

Burlington (52601) scores 56/100 — Fair for Iowa. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $129K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index70/100

Typical home value$129K

Median rent$983/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$129K

Median Rent

$983/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

690

Violent Crime

Property Crime

614

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Des Moines County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Black Hawk Elementary School	KG–04	305	57%	57%
Sunnyside Elementary School	KG–04	298	57%	62%
North Hill Elementary School	KG–04	268	57%	52%
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School	05–06	412	42%	51%
James Wilson Grimes School	KG–04	212	42%	52%
Burlington Community High School	09–12	1,016	39%	56%
Edward Stone Middle School	07–08	452	37%	54%
Corse Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	177	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,465

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

43.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52601 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 52601 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 52601 is approximately $129K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 52601 in Burlington has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.