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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
$98,854
Median income
$259,800
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 52213 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.9 square miles in Center Point, Linn County, Iowa. The area is home to 4,340 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 52213 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52213 sits at $98,854 (29% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $44,681. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $259,800 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $776 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52213 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 52213 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 52213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52213.

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 52213, Center Point, 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

4,340

Population

192.9

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52213?

44.1

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$44,681

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52213 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,854 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,695

Total Housing Units

1,647

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$259,800

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$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

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ZIP 52213 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 52213 ranks #2 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 52213 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 52213 ranks #6 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
52352 Walker, IA 2,025 6.2 mi
52341 Toddville, IA 1,093 6.8 mi
52345 Urbana, IA 1,468 6.6 mi
52324 Palo, IA 1,890 9.4 mi
52202 Alburnett, IA 1,152 7.4 mi
52411 Cedar Rapids, IA 6,896 10.4 mi
52332 Shellsburg, IA 2,006 9.1 mi
52328 Robins, IA 2,826 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Linn County

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Pop: 40,149
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Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 37,796
52302 standard
Marion, IA
Pop: 36,980
52403 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,673
52405 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,621
52233 standard
Hiawatha, IA
Pop: 6,981

Related Areas

Linn County Center Point, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Center Point, 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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