Dysart, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52224
Tama County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,016
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,805
- Median income Near-median income area
- $177,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dysart pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52224 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52224 covers 255.2 square miles in Dysart, Tama County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,016 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52224 reports a modest median household income of $69,805 (9% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,849. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $177,000 (1% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $717; 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tama County, so 52224 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 52224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dysart, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52224.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
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 52224, Dysart, 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
2,016
Population
255.2
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52224?
40.8
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
2.8%
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?
$69,805
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$36,849
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52224 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Dysart, 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)
$69,805 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
911housing units
911
Total Housing Units
845
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,000
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$717
Median Rent
1952
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
+25.4%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52224 have increased 25.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -1.3% | 153 |
| 2020 | +6.6% | 163 |
| 2021 | +4.3% | 170 |
| 2022 | +25.4% | 213 |
| 2024 | – | 251 |
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 37 business establishments in ZIP 52224, employing approximately 203 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,330,000.
37
Businesses
203
Employees
$8.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 27.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.1% |
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 52224 vs 52229 →
ZIP 52224 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52224
Dysart (52224)
2,016 residents
- 52229 721
Garrison (52229)
721 residents
- 52217 590
Clutier (52217)
590 residents
- 50612 335
Buckingham (50612)
335 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52224 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52224 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50612
Buckingham (50612)
$99,602 median income
- 52229
Garrison (52229)
$86,500 median income
- 52217
Clutier (52217)
$83,750 median income
- 52224
Dysart (52224)
$69,805 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52224 ranks #4 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 52224, 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 (2,016 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 52224 in?
ZIP code 52224 (Dysart) is located in Tama County, Iowa. Tama County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tama-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52224?
ZIP code 52224 in Dysart, IA has a population of 2,016 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52224?
The median household income in ZIP 52224 is $69,805, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52224?
The median home value in ZIP 52224 is $177,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52224?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52224 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52224?
ZIP code 52224 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52224?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52224 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52224?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52224 increased by 25.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 52224?
In ZIP code 52224, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 52224?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52224 is 25.0 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 52224?
In ZIP code 52224, 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 52224?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52224 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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