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Hiawatha, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52233

Linn County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,981
769/sq mi
$65,575
Median income
$204,200
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hiawatha pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
769
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52233 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in Hiawatha, Linn County, Iowa. The area is home to 6,981 residents, producing a population density of 769 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 52233 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52233 sits at $65,575 (14% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,032. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $204,200 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $855 per month, and 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52233 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 52233 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 52233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52233.

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 52233, Hiawatha, 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

6,981

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

769

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52233?

32.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.7%
African American 7.0%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$65,575

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$38,032

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52233 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,575 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,079

Total Housing Units

2,832

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$204,200

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1991

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)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52233 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 137
2021 +8.6% 149
2022 +9.5% 163
2023 +7.9% 176
2024 +5.4% 186

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 370 business establishments in ZIP 52233, employing approximately 7,396 people with a combined annual payroll of $468,910,000.

370

Businesses

7,396

Employees

$468.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 82 22.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 10.3%
Construction 32 8.7%
Retail trade 32 8.7%
Wholesale trade 29 7.8%
Finance and insurance 29 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 26 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 6.0%
Manufacturing 19 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 15 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.2%
Educational services 7 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.6%
Information 4 1.1%

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 52233 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 52233 ranks #5 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 52233 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 52233 ranks #9 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
52411 Cedar Rapids, IA 6,896 2.1 mi
52328 Robins, IA 2,826 2.0 mi
52402 Cedar Rapids, IA 40,149 2.2 mi
52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 2,017 5.1 mi
52341 Toddville, IA 1,093 4.7 mi
52405 Cedar Rapids, IA 23,621 5.1 mi
52404 Cedar Rapids, IA 37,796 8.5 mi
52302 Marion, IA 36,980 6.1 mi
52324 Palo, IA 1,890 6.2 mi
52202 Alburnett, IA 1,152 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Linn County

52402 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 40,149
52404 standard
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
52411 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 6,896

Related Areas

Linn County Hiawatha, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52233 in? ▼
ZIP code 52233 (Hiawatha) 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 52233? ▼
ZIP code 52233 in Hiawatha, IA has a population of 6,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52233? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52233 is $65,575, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52233? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52233 is $204,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52233? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52233 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52233? ▼
ZIP code 52233 has 370 business establishments employing approximately 7,396 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52233? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52233 are: Health care and social assistance (82), Professional, scientific, and technical services (38), Construction (32). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52233? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52233 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 52233? ▼
In ZIP code 52233, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 52233? ▼
In ZIP code 52233, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52233? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52233 is 13.4% 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 Hiawatha, 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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