Question 1

Is 52653 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52653 in Wapello has a crime score of 80/100 — 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 52653 among the safer ZIP codes in the Wapello metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 52653?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52653 has a school score of 80/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 52653. 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, 52653 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Wapello. 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 52653?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 52653 is approximately $162K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 52653 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 52653 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 52653 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 52653 has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100, placing it in the moderate range for Wapello. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 75/100, 52653 scores similarly to the middle tier of Wapello 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.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Wapello Senior High School	09–12	187	75%	65%
Wapello Junior High School	06–08	102	72%	57%
Wapello Elementary School	PK–05	229	62%	62%

— ZIP 52653

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