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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
$89,250
Median income
$204,000
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 52223 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.3 square miles in Delhi, Delaware County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,351 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 52223 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52223 sits at $89,250 (17% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $58,079. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.1%. On housing, the median home value is $204,000 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $880 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52223 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 52223 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 52223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52223.

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 52223, Delhi, 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

1,351

Population

126.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52223?

58.1

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$58,079

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

0.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52223 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,250 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

659

Total Housing Units

599

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$204,000

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 52223 vs 52237 →

ZIP 52223 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 52223 ranks #4 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 52223 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 52223 ranks #2 of 4 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
52237 Hopkinton, IA 1,522 6.1 mi
52041 Earlville, IA 1,608 7.3 mi
52057 Manchester, IA 8,222 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

52057 standard
Manchester, IA
Pop: 8,222
52041 standard
Earlville, IA
Pop: 1,608
52237 standard
Hopkinton, IA
Pop: 1,522
52035 standard
Colesburg, IA
Pop: 1,010
52330 standard
Ryan, IA
Pop: 900
52050 standard
Greeley, IA
Pop: 515

Related Areas

Delaware County Delhi, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Delhi, 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.