Alburnett, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52202
Linn County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,152
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $105,362
- Median income Above-median income area
- $246,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alburnett pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52202 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alburnett, Linn County, Iowa, home to just 1,152 residents across 65.5 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52202 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,362 (38% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,977. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 0.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $246,300 (40% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 81.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $778.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 52202 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 52202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alburnett, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52202.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52202, Alburnett, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,152
Population
65.5
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52202?
42.1
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$105,362
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$44,977
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52202 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Alburnett, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$105,362 Top 8% higher than 92% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
555housing units
555
Total Housing Units
529
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,300
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.2%
YoY Change (2023)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52202 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.4% | 154 |
| 2020 | +7.2% | 165 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 174 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 196 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 52202, employing approximately 168 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,923,000.
27
Businesses
168
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 33.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52202 vs 52328 →
ZIP 52202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52402
Cedar Rapids (52402)
40,149 residents
- 52302
Marion (52302)
36,980 residents
- 52233 6,981
Hiawatha (52233)
6,981 residents
- 52411 6,896
Cedar Rapids (52411)
6,896 residents
- 52213 4,340
Center Point (52213)
4,340 residents
- 52214 3,090
Central City (52214)
3,090 residents
- 52328 2,826
Robins (52328)
2,826 residents
- 52352 2,025
Walker (52352)
2,025 residents
- 52218 1,788
Coggon (52218)
1,788 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52202 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52411
Cedar Rapids (52411)
$170,491 median income
- 52328
Robins (52328)
$125,347 median income
- 52202
Alburnett (52202)
$105,362 median income
- 52213
Center Point (52213)
$98,854 median income
- 52352
Walker (52352)
$92,321 median income
- 52341
Toddville (52341)
$91,250 median income
- 52302
Marion (52302)
$87,983 median income
- 52214
Central City (52214)
$86,786 median income
- 52218
Coggon (52218)
$82,344 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52202 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52328 | Robins, IA | 2,826 | 6.1 mi |
| 52341 | Toddville, IA | 1,093 | 6.2 mi |
| 52402 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 40,149 | 9.4 mi |
| 52302 | Marion, IA | 36,980 | 7.2 mi |
| 52233 | Hiawatha, IA | 6,981 | 8.1 mi |
| 52214 | Central City, IA | 3,090 | 7.1 mi |
| 52213 | Center Point, IA | 4,340 | 7.4 mi |
| 52411 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 6,896 | 8.7 mi |
| 52218 | Coggon, IA | 1,788 | 10.7 mi |
| 52352 | Walker, IA | 2,025 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52202, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,152 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 52202 in?
ZIP code 52202 (Alburnett) is located in Linn County, Iowa. Linn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/linn-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52202?
ZIP code 52202 in Alburnett, IA has a population of 1,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52202?
The median household income in ZIP 52202 is $105,362, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52202?
The median home value in ZIP 52202 is $246,300, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52202 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52202?
ZIP code 52202 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52202 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (4), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52202 increased by 7.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52202?
In ZIP code 52202, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52202?
In ZIP code 52202, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52202 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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