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Royal, Iowa · ZIP 51357

— ZIP 51357

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63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported crime than the typical US area.

Safety index45/100

Strong, above-average schools.

School index78/100
Avg math proficiency82%
Avg reading proficiency82%
Schools nearby1

Healthy property values and demand.

Value index70/100
Median price$131K

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Real Estate Snapshot

Median Price

$131K

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

138

Violent Crime

9

Property Crime

129

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Clay 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
Clay Central-Everly ElementaryPK–0653
82%
82%

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

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Demographics

Population

841

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

33.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP code 51357 in Royal has a crime score of 45/100, which is above city averages — meaning reported incidents per 1,000 residents are elevated relative to most Royal neighborhoods. This score is calculated from FBI Crime Data Explorer incident reports, normalized by population and weighted by crime severity. Prospective residents should review the Full Crime Report for 51357, check street-level crime mapping tools, and weigh this data alongside commute priorities, school needs, and affordability when making decisions. Crime scores are one input, not a complete picture of neighborhood livability.