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Brooklyn, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52211

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

2,624
11/sq mi
$73,922
Median income
$200,300
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52211 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 236.4 square miles in Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,624 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 52211 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52211 sits at $73,922 (3% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $33,631. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $200,300 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $927 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52211 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Poweshiek County, so you can benchmark 52211 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 52211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52211.

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 52211, Brooklyn, 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

2,624

Population

236.4

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52211?

40.9

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$73,922

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$33,631

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52211 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,922 Top 47% higher than 53% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,593

Total Housing Units

1,225

Occupied Units

368

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$200,300

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$927

Median Rent

1967

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52211 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -3.4% 177
2019 -1.5% 174
2020 +14.3% 199
2021 +12.2% 224
2024 — 267

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 87 business establishments in ZIP 52211, employing approximately 918 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,526,000.

87

Businesses

918

Employees

$69.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 26.4%
Retail trade 15 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.8%
Manufacturing 4 4.6%
Wholesale trade 4 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.5%

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 52211 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 52211 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 52211 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 52211 ranks #4 of 5 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
50157 Malcom, IA 762 6.0 mi
52232 Hartwick, IA 178 6.5 mi
52215 Chelsea, IA 843 10.6 mi
52221 Guernsey, IA 221 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Poweshiek County

50112 standard
Grinnell, IA
Pop: 11,536
50171 standard
Montezuma, IA
Pop: 2,923
50157 standard
Malcom, IA
Pop: 762
52222 standard
Deep River, IA
Pop: 709
50242 standard
Searsboro, IA
Pop: 439
52221 standard
Guernsey, IA
Pop: 221

Related Areas

Poweshiek County Brooklyn, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52211 in? ▼
ZIP code 52211 (Brooklyn) is located in Poweshiek County, Iowa. Poweshiek County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/poweshiek-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52211? ▼
ZIP code 52211 in Brooklyn, IA has a population of 2,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52211 is $73,922, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52211 is $200,300, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52211 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52211? ▼
ZIP code 52211 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 918 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52211 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52211? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52211 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 52211? ▼
In ZIP code 52211, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 52211? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52211 is 25.6 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 52211? ▼
In ZIP code 52211, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52211 is 19.0% 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 Brooklyn, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.