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West Burlington, Iowa · ZIP 52655

West Burlington — ZIP 52655

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West Burlington (52655) scores 52/100 — Fair for Iowa. Safety: Higher 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 $171K.

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Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share2%
Property crime share98%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index83/100
Avg math proficiency67%
Avg reading proficiency82%
Schools nearby2

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$171K

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

$171K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

690

Violent Crime

76

Property Crime

614

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Des Moines 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
West Burlington Elem SchoolPK–06479
72%
77%
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School07–12396
62%
86%

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.

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Demographics

Population

4,300

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

39.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52655 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 52655 has a school score of 83/100. 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 52655 is approximately $171K. 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 52655 in West Burlington has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.