Delhi, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52223
Delaware County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,351
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $89,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $204,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delhi pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52223 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 52223 (Delhi, IA) rose +18.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.1 in 2023 to 273.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52223 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delhi, Delaware County, Iowa, home to just 1,351 residents across 126.3 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52223 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,250 (17% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,079. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 0.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $204,000 (16% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 88.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $880.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 52223 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 52223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delhi, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52223.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 52223, Delhi, 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
1,351
Population
126.3
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52223?
58.1
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$89,250
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$58,079
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
0.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52223 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Delhi, 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)
$89,250 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
659housing units
659
Total Housing Units
599
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,000
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$880
Median Rent
1982
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
+18.2%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52223 have increased 18.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.5% | 174 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 195 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 234 |
| 2023 | -1.4% | 231 |
| 2024 | +18.2% | 273 |
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 32 business establishments in ZIP 52223, employing approximately 471 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,002,000.
32
Businesses
471
Employees
$29.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 21.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.4% |
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 52223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52057
Manchester (52057)
8,222 residents
- 52041 1,608
Earlville (52041)
1,608 residents
- 52237 1,522
Hopkinton (52237)
1,522 residents
- 52223 1,351
Delhi (52223)
1,351 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52223 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52223 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52041
Earlville (52041)
$89,697 median income
- 52223
Delhi (52223)
$89,250 median income
- 52237
Hopkinton (52237)
$84,063 median income
- 52057
Manchester (52057)
$69,635 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52223 ranks #2 of 4 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 52223, 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 (1,351 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 52223 in?
ZIP code 52223 (Delhi) is located in Delaware County, Iowa. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52223?
ZIP code 52223 in Delhi, IA has a population of 1,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52223?
The median household income in ZIP 52223 is $89,250, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52223?
The median home value in ZIP 52223 is $204,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52223 is White at 98.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52223?
ZIP code 52223 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52223 are: Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52223?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52223 increased by 18.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 52223?
In ZIP code 52223, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52223?
In ZIP code 52223, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52223 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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