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Fairfield, Iowa · ZIP 52556

Fairfield — ZIP 52556

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Fairfield (52556) scores 79/100 — Good for Iowa. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $186K.

79OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100
Avg math proficiency58%
Avg reading proficiency70%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$186K
Median rent$724/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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$186K

Median Rent

$724/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

94

Violent Crime

20

Property Crime

74

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson 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
Fairfield Middle School05–08410
65%
80%
Pence Elementary02–04317
59%
62%
Fairfield High School09–12442
50%
69%
Washington ElementaryPK–01239Not reportedNot 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

11,586

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

45.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52556 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 52556 has a school score of 77/100. 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 52556 is approximately $186K. 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 52556 in Fairfield has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. 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.