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Cedar Rapids, IA
City in Linn County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52401, 52402, 52403, 52404, 52405, 52411.
Population
137,264
Land area
74.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,839
ZIP codes
6
Cedar Rapids and its ZIP codes
Cedar Rapids at a glance
- Cedar Rapids is about 32 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 2nd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $70,424 a year, 6% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,100 (10% below Iowa) and median rent is $967 a month.
Local data for Cedar Rapids, IA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes10
- Schools53
- Colleges5
- Libraries2
- Banks36
- Post Offices6
- Parks76
- Grocery Stores57
- Restaurants524
- Affordable Housing14
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment20
- Private Schools11
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities21
- Historic Places43
Housing and community stats
Cedar Rapids, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,424
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$187,100
Median rent
$967/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.1%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (37,515), Irish Americans (18,405), Norwegian Americans (4,825).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Cedar Rapids.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,464
125,508 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,525
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.45B
FY 2026, $10,633 per person
PPP loans
$412M
4,001 loans, 40,862 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cedar Rapids, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cedar Rapids, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,284
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
655
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone43 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cedar Rapids, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Cedar Rapids
6 in or overlapping Cedar Rapids. Population shown
Cities near Cedar Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairfaxCity | 5.9 mi | 3.6 |
| HiawathaCity | 6.9 mi | 4.8 |
| MarionCity | 7.6 mi | 18 |
| BertramCity | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| RobinsCity | 7.9 mi | 6 |
| ElyCity | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| SwisherCity | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| ShueyvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 1.9 |
| PaloCity | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| AtkinsCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| WalfordCity | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| AlburnettCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ShellsburgCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| SpringvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| NorwayCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount VernonCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cedar Rapids, IA in?
- Cedar Rapids is in Linn County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Cedar Rapids, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cedar Rapids include 52401, 52402, 52403, 52404, 52405, 52411.
- What is the population of Cedar Rapids, IA?
- About 137,264 people live in Cedar Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cedar Rapids?
- Nearby places include Fairfax (5.9 mi), Hiawatha (6.9 mi), Marion (7.6 mi), Bertram (7.6 mi), Robins (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023