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Coralville, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52241

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

18,911
615/sq mi
$69,243
Median income
$298,900
Median home value
56.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coralville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
615
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52241 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.7 square miles in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa. The area is home to 18,911 residents, producing a population density of 615 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 52241 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52241 sits at $69,243 (10% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $47,061. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $298,900 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,057 per month, and 56.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52241 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 52241 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 52241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52241.

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 52241, Coralville, 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

18,911

Population

30.7

Area (sq mi)

615

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52241?

34.0

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 13.4%
Asian 8.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$69,243

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$47,061

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52241 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,243 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,602

Total Housing Units

10,001

Occupied Units

601

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.0%
Renter 44.0%

$298,900

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$1,057

Median Rent

1995

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

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52241 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 153
2021 +6.1% 163
2022 +13.3% 184
2023 +7.3% 198
2024 +0.9% 200

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 825 business establishments in ZIP 52241, employing approximately 16,933 people with a combined annual payroll of $820,691,000.

825

Businesses

16,933

Employees

$820.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 167 20.2%
Accommodation and food services 133 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 121 14.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 57 6.9%
Finance and insurance 50 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 5.8%
Construction 47 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 3.8%
Wholesale trade 17 2.1%
Information 17 2.1%
Educational services 17 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.8%
Manufacturing 11 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%

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 52241 vs 52246 →

ZIP 52241 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 52241 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 52241 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 52241 ranks #7 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
52246 Iowa City, IA 21,114 3.5 mi
52242 Iowa City, IA 1,592 3.5 mi
52340 Tiffin, IA 2,180 4.7 mi
52317 North Liberty, IA 14,775 4.8 mi
52245 Iowa City, IA 22,573 4.9 mi
52240 Iowa City, IA 32,230 6.5 mi
52235 Hills, IA 698 9.3 mi
52333 Solon, IA 6,168 9.1 mi
52338 Swisher, IA 3,283 10.8 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
52317 standard
North Liberty, IA
Pop: 14,775
52333 standard
Solon, IA
Pop: 6,168
52338 standard
Swisher, IA
Pop: 3,283

Related Areas

Johnson County Coralville, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52241 in? ▼
ZIP code 52241 (Coralville) 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 52241? ▼
ZIP code 52241 in Coralville, IA has a population of 18,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52241 is $69,243, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52241 is $298,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52241 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52241? ▼
ZIP code 52241 has 825 business establishments employing approximately 16,933 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52241? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52241 are: Retail trade (167), Accommodation and food services (133), Health care and social assistance (121). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52241? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52241 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 52241? ▼
In ZIP code 52241, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.0% 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 52241? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52241 is 19.3 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 52241? ▼
In ZIP code 52241, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52241 is 13.0% 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 Coralville, 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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