Iowa City, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52245
Johnson County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,573
- 1,054/sq mi High-density area
- $78,020
- Median income Near-median income area
- $315,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Iowa City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,054
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52245 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52245 (Iowa City, IA) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.2 in 2023 to 207.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52245 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, with 22,573 residents across 21.4 square miles, a density of 1,054 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52245 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,020 (2% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,903. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $315,100 (79% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $1,262; 59.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 52245 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 52245
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iowa City, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52245.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Construction 25
Construction
25 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 52245, Iowa City, 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
22,573
Population
21.4
Area (sq mi)
1,054
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52245?
31.8
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
7.4%
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?
$78,020
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$44,903
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
17.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52245 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Iowa City, 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)
$78,020 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
10,114housing units
10,114
Total Housing Units
9,543
Occupied Units
571
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,100
Median Home Value
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$1,262
Median Rent
1978
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52245 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 161 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 170 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 189 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 203 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 208 |
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 331 business establishments in ZIP 52245, employing approximately 4,755 people with a combined annual payroll of $231,439,000.
331
Businesses
4,755
Employees
$231.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 82 | 24.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 25 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 12 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.1% |
| Information | 6 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.5% |
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 52245 vs 52240 →
ZIP 52245 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52240
Iowa City (52240)
32,230 residents
- 52245
Iowa City (52245)
22,573 residents
- 52246
Iowa City (52246)
21,114 residents
- 52241
Coralville (52241)
18,911 residents
- 52317
North Liberty (52317)
14,775 residents
- 52333 6,168
Solon (52333)
6,168 residents
- 52242 1,592
Iowa City (52242)
1,592 residents
- 52235 698
Hills (52235)
698 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52245 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52245 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52333
Solon (52333)
$118,721 median income
- 52317
North Liberty (52317)
$105,318 median income
- 52235
Hills (52235)
$83,333 median income
- 52245
Iowa City (52245)
$78,020 median income
- 52241
Coralville (52241)
$69,243 median income
- 52246
Iowa City (52246)
$62,521 median income
- 52240
Iowa City (52240)
$52,960 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52245 ranks #4 of 7 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 52245, 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 (22,573 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 52245 in?
ZIP code 52245 (Iowa City) 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 52245?
ZIP code 52245 in Iowa City, IA has a population of 22,573 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52245?
The median household income in ZIP 52245 is $78,020, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52245?
The median home value in ZIP 52245 is $315,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52245?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52245 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52245?
ZIP code 52245 has 331 business establishments employing approximately 4,755 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52245?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52245 are: Health care and social assistance (82), Other services (except public administration) (40), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52245?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52245 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 52245?
In ZIP code 52245, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.2% 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 52245?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52245 is 17.0 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 52245?
In ZIP code 52245, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52245?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52245 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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