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Atkins, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52206

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

2,303
31/sq mi
$116,071
Median income
$309,700
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52206 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.3 square miles in Atkins, Benton County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,303 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 52206 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52206 sits at $116,071 (52% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $46,362. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $309,700 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $604 per month, and 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52206 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 52206 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 52206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52206.

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 52206, Atkins, 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

2,303

Population

73.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52206?

40.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$116,071

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$46,362

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52206 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,071 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

918

Total Housing Units

904

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$309,700

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$604

Median Rent

1999

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

-5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52206 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 146
2021 +10.8% 162
2022 +10.7% 179
2023 +15.8% 207
2024 -5.7% 195

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 35 business establishments in ZIP 52206, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,879,000.

35

Businesses

217

Employees

$11.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 17.1%
Construction 5 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.6%

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 52206 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 52206 ranks #3 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 52206 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 52206 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
52315 Newhall, IA 1,222 4.4 mi
52318 Norway, IA 1,033 7.1 mi
52332 Shellsburg, IA 2,006 7.4 mi
52405 Cedar Rapids, IA 23,621 7.1 mi
52324 Palo, IA 1,890 6.5 mi
52351 Walford, IA 1,455 8.3 mi
52354 Watkins, IA 379 7.4 mi
52228 Fairfax, IA 2,772 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

52349 standard
Vinton, IA
Pop: 7,643
52208 standard
Belle Plaine, IA
Pop: 3,153
52352 standard
Walker, IA
Pop: 2,025
52332 standard
Shellsburg, IA
Pop: 2,006
52345 standard
Urbana, IA
Pop: 1,468
52351 standard
Walford, IA
Pop: 1,455

Related Areas

Benton County Atkins, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52206 in? ▼
ZIP code 52206 (Atkins) is located in Benton County, Iowa. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52206? ▼
ZIP code 52206 in Atkins, IA has a population of 2,303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52206? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52206 is $116,071, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52206? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52206 is $309,700, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52206? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52206 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52206? ▼
ZIP code 52206 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52206? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52206 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52206? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52206 decreased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 52206? ▼
In ZIP code 52206, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 52206? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52206 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52206? ▼
In ZIP code 52206, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52206? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52206 is 4.6% 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 Atkins, IA

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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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