Question 1

Is 52404 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52404 in Cedar Rapids has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Cedar Rapids city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 52404 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 52404?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52404 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 52404. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 52404 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Cedar Rapids. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 52404?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 52404 is approximately $200K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 52404 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 52404 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 52404 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52404 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Cedar Rapids. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 52404 scores similarly to the middle tier of Cedar Rapids neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Cedar Rapids — ZIP 52404

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Cedar River Academy at Taylor	PK–05	—	—	—
Thomas Jefferson High School	09–12	—	—	—
Van Buren Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Wilson Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Grant Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Prairie Crossing	KG–12	—	—	—
Prairie Heights Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Prairie High School	09–12	—	—	—
Prairie Crest Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
Prairie View Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Prairie Ridge Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
Prairie Point	07–08	—	—	—
Prairie Creek	05–06	—	—	—
Prairie Hill Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Prairie Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	—	—	—