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Marion, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52302

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

36,980
192/sq mi
$87,983
Median income
$244,400
Median home value
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
192
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.2 square miles in Marion, Linn County, Iowa. The area is home to 36,980 residents, producing a population density of 192 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 52302 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52302 sits at $87,983 (15% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $44,026. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $244,400 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $962 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 52302 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 52302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52302.

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 52302, Marion, 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

36,980

Population

192.2

Area (sq mi)

192

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52302?

40.9

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$87,983

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$44,026

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52302 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,983 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.2%

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

What does housing look like?

18,422

Total Housing Units

17,270

Occupied Units

1,152

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$244,400

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$962

Median Rent

1993

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52302 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 136
2021 +10.4% 150
2022 +11.6% 168
2023 +6.8% 179
2024 +3.9% 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 804 business establishments in ZIP 52302, employing approximately 10,010 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,926,000.

804

Businesses

10,010

Employees

$463.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 119 14.8%
Retail trade 100 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 91 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 83 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 77 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 8.1%
Finance and insurance 54 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 6.2%
Manufacturing 37 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.6%
Wholesale trade 35 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.2%
Information 12 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.4%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 52302 vs 52328 →

ZIP 52302 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 52302 ranks #3 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 52302 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 52302 ranks #5 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
52328 Robins, IA 2,826 4.9 mi
52403 Cedar Rapids, IA 23,673 6.7 mi
52402 Cedar Rapids, IA 40,149 5.4 mi
52336 Springville, IA 2,363 6.7 mi
52233 Hiawatha, IA 6,981 6.1 mi
52202 Alburnett, IA 1,152 7.2 mi
52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 2,017 7.7 mi
52214 Central City, IA 3,090 9.3 mi
52314 Mount Vernon, IA 5,865 11.0 mi
52404 Cedar Rapids, IA 37,796 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Linn County

52402 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 40,149
52404 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 37,796
52403 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,673
52405 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,621
52233 standard
Hiawatha, IA
Pop: 6,981
52411 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 6,896

Related Areas

Linn County Marion, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52302 in? ▼
ZIP code 52302 (Marion) 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 52302? ▼
ZIP code 52302 in Marion, IA has a population of 36,980 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52302? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52302 is $87,983, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52302? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52302 is $244,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52302? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52302 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52302? ▼
ZIP code 52302 has 804 business establishments employing approximately 10,010 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52302? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52302 are: Construction (119), Retail trade (100), Health care and social assistance (91). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52302? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52302 increased by 3.9% 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 52302? ▼
In ZIP code 52302, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.2% 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 52302? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52302 is 19.1 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 52302? ▼
In ZIP code 52302, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52302? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52302 is 8.0% 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 Marion, IA

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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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