Kalona, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52247
Washington County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,645
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,450
- Median income Above-median income area
- $298,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kalona pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52247 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 52247 (Kalona, IA) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.1 in 2023 to 227.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52247 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalona, Washington County, Iowa, home to 5,645 residents across 206.0 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52247 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,450 (19% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,555. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 0.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $298,900 (70% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 71.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $845.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 52247 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 52247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalona, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52247.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 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 52247, Kalona, 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
5,645
Population
206.0
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52247?
34.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.9%
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?
$91,450
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$41,555
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52247 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Kalona, 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)
$91,450 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,218housing units
2,218
Total Housing Units
2,115
Occupied Units
103
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,900
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$845
Median Rent
1979
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52247 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 176 |
| 2021 | +1.9% | 179 |
| 2022 | +21.8% | 218 |
| 2023 | -4.0% | 209 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 227 |
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 167 business establishments in ZIP 52247, employing approximately 1,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,676,000.
167
Businesses
1,663
Employees
$71.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
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 52247 vs 52356 →
ZIP 52247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52246
Iowa City (52246)
21,114 residents
- 52247 5,645
Kalona (52247)
5,645 residents
- 52327 3,012
Riverside (52327)
3,012 residents
- 52356 2,656
Wellman (52356)
2,656 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52247 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52247
Kalona (52247)
$91,450 median income
- 52327
Riverside (52327)
$86,942 median income
- 52246
Iowa City (52246)
$62,521 median income
- 52356
Wellman (52356)
$57,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52247 ranks the highest 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 52247, 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 (5,645 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 52247 in?
ZIP code 52247 (Kalona) is located in Washington County, Iowa. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52247?
ZIP code 52247 in Kalona, IA has a population of 5,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52247?
The median household income in ZIP 52247 is $91,450, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52247?
The median home value in ZIP 52247 is $298,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52247 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52247?
ZIP code 52247 has 167 business establishments employing approximately 1,663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52247 are: Construction (31), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52247 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 52247?
In ZIP code 52247, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% 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 52247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52247 is 20.0 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 52247?
In ZIP code 52247, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52247 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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