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Elkader, Iowa · ZIP 52043

— ZIP 52043

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77OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Safety index95/100

Strong, above-average schools.

School index82/100
Avg math proficiency72%
Avg reading proficiency77%
Schools nearby2

Softer property values than the metro.

Value index42/100
Median price$261K

Real Estate Snapshot

Median Price

$261K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Median Home Price — 24 Months

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Crime Overview

Total Incidents

34

Violent Crime

10

Property Crime

24

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Clayton County, Iowa (2024). 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

SchoolGradesStudentsMath ↓Reading
Central ElementaryPK–06292
72%
77%
Central Middle School/High School07–12182
72%
77%

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.

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Demographics

Population

1,853

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

83%

Median Age

42.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP code 52043 in Elkader has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 52043 among the safer ZIP codes in the Elkader metro area.