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Anamosa, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52205

Jones County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,682
28/sq mi
$72,500
Median income
$221,500
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Anamosa pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52205 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 309.0 square miles in Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa. The area is home to 8,682 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 52205 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52205 sits at $72,500 (5% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $34,224. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $221,500 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jones County, so you can benchmark 52205 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 52205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52205.

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 52205, Anamosa, 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

8,682

Population

309.0

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52205?

41.9

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$72,500

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$34,224

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52205 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,500 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,293

Total Housing Units

3,072

Occupied Units

221

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$221,500

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$963

Median Rent

1978

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

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52205 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 154
2021 +9.9% 169
2022 +8.2% 183
2023 +9.3% 200
2024 +1.6% 203

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 182 business establishments in ZIP 52205, employing approximately 2,127 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,261,000.

182

Businesses

2,127

Employees

$96.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 20.3%
Retail trade 24 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 19 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 14 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.5%
Manufacturing 9 5.0%
Finance and insurance 9 5.0%
Wholesale trade 5 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.8%
Information 3 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 52205 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 52205 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 52205 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 52205 ranks #3 of 6 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
52312 Morley, IA 115 8.0 mi
52305 Martelle, IA 629 7.4 mi
52310 Monticello, IA 6,431 8.4 mi
52320 Olin, IA 1,203 10.9 mi
52219 Prairieburg, IA 178 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jones County

52310 standard
Monticello, IA
Pop: 6,431
52320 standard
Olin, IA
Pop: 1,203
52362 standard
Wyoming, IA
Pop: 1,041
52323 standard
Oxford Junction, IA
Pop: 867
52305 standard
Martelle, IA
Pop: 629
52321 standard
Onslow, IA
Pop: 404

Related Areas

Jones County Anamosa, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52205 in? ▼
ZIP code 52205 (Anamosa) is located in Jones County, Iowa. Jones County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jones-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52205? ▼
ZIP code 52205 in Anamosa, IA has a population of 8,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52205? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52205 is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52205? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52205 is $221,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52205? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52205 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52205? ▼
ZIP code 52205 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 2,127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52205? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52205 are: Construction (37), Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52205? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52205 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 52205? ▼
In ZIP code 52205, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 52205? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52205 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52205? ▼
In ZIP code 52205, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52205? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52205 is 14.5% 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 Anamosa, 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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