Amana, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52203
Iowa County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,932
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $101,950
- Median income Above-median income area
- $297,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amana pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52203 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52203 covers 118.5 square miles in Amana, Iowa County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,932 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,950 (33% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,233. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $297,100 (69% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $743.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iowa County, so 52203 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 52203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amana, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52203.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
6 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 52203, Amana, 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
1,932
Population
118.5
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52203?
43.6
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.2%
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?
$101,950
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$46,233
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52203 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Amana, 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)
$101,950 Top 11% higher than 89% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
890housing units
890
Total Housing Units
842
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,100
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$743
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 52203, employing approximately 492 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,059,000.
61
Businesses
492
Employees
$18.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 10 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 11.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.9% |
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 52203 vs 52307 →
ZIP 52203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52228
Fairfax (52228)
2,772 residents
- 52322
Oxford (52322)
2,436 residents
- 52203
Amana (52203)
1,932 residents
- 52351
Walford (52351)
1,455 residents
- 52318 1,033
Norway (52318)
1,033 residents
- 52236 592
Homestead (52236)
592 residents
- 52354 379
Watkins (52354)
379 residents
- 52334 311
South Amana (52334)
311 residents
- 52220 237
Conroy (52220)
237 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52203 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52351
Walford (52351)
$128,750 median income
- 52228
Fairfax (52228)
$118,125 median income
- 52354
Watkins (52354)
$112,969 median income
- 52203
Amana (52203)
$101,950 median income
- 52236
Homestead (52236)
$87,958 median income
- 52318
Norway (52318)
$85,625 median income
- 52322
Oxford (52322)
$64,444 median income
- 52307 $43,388
Middle Amana (52307)
$43,388 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52203 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52307 | Middle Amana, IA | 90 | 1.5 mi |
| 52318 | Norway, IA | 1,033 | 5.3 mi |
| 52236 | Homestead, IA | 592 | 5.5 mi |
| 52351 | Walford, IA | 1,455 | 5.3 mi |
| 52334 | South Amana, IA | 311 | 5.7 mi |
| 52228 | Fairfax, IA | 2,772 | 7.9 mi |
| 52220 | Conroy, IA | 237 | 8.2 mi |
| 52354 | Watkins, IA | 379 | 8.9 mi |
| 52322 | Oxford, IA | 2,436 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52203, 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 (1,932 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 52203 in?
ZIP code 52203 (Amana) is located in Iowa County, Iowa. Iowa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iowa-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52203?
ZIP code 52203 in Amana, IA has a population of 1,932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52203?
The median household income in ZIP 52203 is $101,950, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52203?
The median home value in ZIP 52203 is $297,100, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52203 is White at 89.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52203?
ZIP code 52203 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 492 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52203 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52203?
In ZIP code 52203, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 52203?
In ZIP code 52203, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52203 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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