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Hills, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52235

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

698
142/sq mi
$83,333
Median income
$240,200
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hills pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
142
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52235 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.9 square miles in Hills, Johnson County, Iowa. The area is home to 698 residents, producing a population density of 142 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 52235 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52235 sits at $83,333 (9% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $41,488. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $240,200 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,132 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52235 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 52235 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 →

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 52235, Hills, 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

698

Population

4.9

Area (sq mi)

142

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52235?

40.2

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$83,333

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$41,488

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52235 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,333 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

469

Total Housing Units

438

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$240,200

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,132

Median Rent

1977

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52235 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +1.4% 134
2019 +7.4% 144
2020 +4.0% 150
2021 +1.7% 153
2024 — 196

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 21 business establishments in ZIP 52235, employing approximately 574 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,369,000.

21

Businesses

574

Employees

$36.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 23.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

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 52235 vs 52240 →

ZIP 52235 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 52235 ranks #8 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 52235 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 52235 ranks #3 of 7 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
52240 Iowa City, IA 32,230 4.6 mi
52242 Iowa City, IA 1,592 6.3 mi
52246 Iowa City, IA 21,114 5.8 mi
52245 Iowa City, IA 22,573 6.9 mi
52327 Riverside, IA 3,012 7.1 mi
52241 Coralville, IA 18,911 9.3 mi
52755 Lone Tree, IA 1,928 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

52240 standard
Iowa City, IA
Pop: 32,230
52245 standard
Iowa City, IA
Pop: 22,573
52246 standard
Iowa City, IA
Pop: 21,114
52241 standard
Coralville, IA
Pop: 18,911
52317 standard
North Liberty, IA
Pop: 14,775
52333 standard
Solon, IA
Pop: 6,168

Related Areas

Johnson County Hills, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52235 in? ▼
ZIP code 52235 (Hills) is located in Johnson County, Iowa. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52235? ▼
ZIP code 52235 in Hills, IA has a population of 698 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52235 is $83,333, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52235 is $240,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52235 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52235? ▼
ZIP code 52235 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 574 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52235? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52235 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 52235? ▼
In ZIP code 52235, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 52235? ▼
In ZIP code 52235, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52235 is 8.4% 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 Hills, 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.