Center Point, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52213
Linn County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,340
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,854
- Median income Above-median income area
- $259,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Center Point pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52213 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52213 (Center Point, IA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.1 in 2023 to 204.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52213 covers 192.9 square miles in Center Point, Linn County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,340 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52213 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,854 (29% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,681. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 0.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $259,800 (48% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $776.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 52213 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 52213
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Center Point, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52213.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 52213, Center Point, 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
4,340
Population
192.9
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52213?
44.1
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$98,854
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$44,681
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52213 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Center Point, 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)
$98,854 Top 13% higher than 87% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,695housing units
1,695
Total Housing Units
1,647
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,800
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$776
Median Rent
1979
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52213 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 157 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 170 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 192 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 194 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 205 |
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 80 business establishments in ZIP 52213, employing approximately 636 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,997,000.
80
Businesses
636
Employees
$38.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 11 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 13.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.8% |
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 52213 vs 52352 →
ZIP 52213 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52411
Cedar Rapids (52411)
6,896 residents
- 52213
Center Point (52213)
4,340 residents
- 52328
Robins (52328)
2,826 residents
- 52352 2,025
Walker (52352)
2,025 residents
- 52332 2,006
Shellsburg (52332)
2,006 residents
- 52324 1,890
Palo (52324)
1,890 residents
- 52345 1,468
Urbana (52345)
1,468 residents
- 52202 1,152
Alburnett (52202)
1,152 residents
- 52341 1,093
Toddville (52341)
1,093 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52213 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52213 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52411
Cedar Rapids (52411)
$170,491 median income
- 52328
Robins (52328)
$125,347 median income
- 52324
Palo (52324)
$115,917 median income
- 52345
Urbana (52345)
$115,179 median income
- 52202
Alburnett (52202)
$105,362 median income
- 52213
Center Point (52213)
$98,854 median income
- 52332
Shellsburg (52332)
$92,708 median income
- 52352
Walker (52352)
$92,321 median income
- 52341
Toddville (52341)
$91,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52213 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52213, 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 (4,340 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 52213 in?
ZIP code 52213 (Center Point) 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 52213?
ZIP code 52213 in Center Point, IA has a population of 4,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52213?
The median household income in ZIP 52213 is $98,854, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52213?
The median home value in ZIP 52213 is $259,800, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52213?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52213 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52213?
ZIP code 52213 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 636 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52213?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52213 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52213?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52213 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 52213?
In ZIP code 52213, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 52213?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52213 is 26.8 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 52213?
In ZIP code 52213, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52213?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52213 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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