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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
$105,362
Median income
$246,300
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.5 square miles in Alburnett, Linn County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,152 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 52202 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52202 sits at $105,362 (38% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $44,977. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $246,300 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $778 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 52202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 52202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52202.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 52202?

42.1

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$44,977

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52202 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$105,362 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

555

Total Housing Units

529

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$246,300

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52202 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 52202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Linn County

52402 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 40,149
52404 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 37,796
52302 standard
Marion, IA
Pop: 36,980
52403 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,673
52405 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,621
52233 standard
Hiawatha, IA
Pop: 6,981

Related Areas

Linn County Alburnett, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Alburnett, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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