ZIP Code 52249 Demographics

Benton County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 52249 compared to county averages.

Total Population

960

↓ 96.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$75,313

↓ 5.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$143,000

↓ 24.3% vs county

Median Age

42.1 yrs

↑ 2.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.9%

↑ 63.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 52249 compares to Benton County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 52249 $75k Benton $79k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 52249 $143k Benton $189k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

84.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$912

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 52249 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$143,000
Down Payment (20%)$28,600
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$908P&I: $723 | Tax: $143 | Ins: $42
Rent (Local Median)
$912
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $4/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 52249, sorted by distance.

52225 6.2 mi away tama county 52257 6.6 mi away benton county 52348 9.2 mi away tama county 52229 9.3 mi away benton county 52208 9.5 mi away benton county 52217 11.3 mi away tama county 52224 11.5 mi away tama county 52215 12.2 mi away tama county

About Benton County

Benton County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 25,652. The county's median household income is $79,444 and median home value is $189,000. ZIP code 52249 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Benton County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.