ZIP Code 52251 Demographics

Iowa County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 52251 compared to county averages.

Total Population

551

↓ 96.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$71,875

↑ +3.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$107,900

↓ 38.6% vs county

Median Age

39.5 yrs

↑ 6.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.2%

↑ 31.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 52251 compares to Iowa County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 52251 $72k Iowa $70k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 52251 $108k Iowa $176k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

2.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

89.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$492

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 52251 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$107,900
Down Payment (20%)$21,580
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$685P&I: $546 | Tax: $108 | Ins: $31
Rent (Local Median)
$492
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $193/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 52251, sorted by distance.

52347 4.3 mi away iowa county 52221 8.2 mi away poweshiek county 52232 9.4 mi away poweshiek county 52308 9.8 mi away iowa county 52222 11.9 mi away poweshiek county 52211 13.1 mi away poweshiek county 50104 18.1 mi away keokuk county 52339 24.8 mi away tama county

About Iowa County

Iowa County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 16,575. The county's median household income is $69,787 and median home value is $175,600. ZIP code 52251 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Iowa 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.