PlainZIP

Mechanicsville, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52306

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

1,754
9/sq mi
$61,875
Median income
$167,500
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mechanicsville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52306 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52306 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.7 square miles in Mechanicsville, Cedar County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,754 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 52306 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52306 sits at $61,875 (19% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $32,050. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $167,500 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $933 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52306 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cedar County, so you can benchmark 52306 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 52306

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52306.

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 52306, Mechanicsville, 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

1,754

Population

192.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 52306?

42.8

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$61,875

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$32,050

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52306 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,875 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

715

Total Housing Units

653

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$167,500

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$933

Median Rent

1955

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

-16.8%

YoY Change (2022)

171

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+71%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52306 have decreased 16.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +10.5% 158
2019 — 155
2020 -2.6% 151
2021 +35.6% 205
2022 -16.8% 171

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 52306, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,352,000.

30

Businesses

249

Employees

$11.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 20.0%
Construction 4 13.3%
Finance and insurance 4 13.3%
Wholesale trade 3 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.0%

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 52306 vs 52253 →

ZIP 52306 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 52306 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 52306 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 52306 ranks #6 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
52253 Lisbon, IA 3,192 5.0 mi
52312 Morley, IA 115 7.4 mi
52337 Stanwood, IA 845 5.9 mi
52320 Olin, IA 1,203 8.7 mi
52305 Martelle, IA 629 9.4 mi
52772 Tipton, IA 5,029 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cedar County

52772 standard
Tipton, IA
Pop: 5,029
52358 standard
West Branch, IA
Pop: 3,733
52747 standard
Durant, IA
Pop: 2,106
52216 standard
Clarence, IA
Pop: 1,428
52255 standard
Lowden, IA
Pop: 1,208
52337 standard
Stanwood, IA
Pop: 845

Related Areas

Cedar County Mechanicsville, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52306 in? ▼
ZIP code 52306 (Mechanicsville) is located in Cedar County, Iowa. Cedar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cedar-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52306? ▼
ZIP code 52306 in Mechanicsville, IA has a population of 1,754 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52306? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52306 is $61,875, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52306? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52306 is $167,500, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52306? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52306 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52306? ▼
ZIP code 52306 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52306? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52306 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Construction (4), Finance and insurance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52306? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52306 decreased by 16.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 52306? ▼
In ZIP code 52306, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 52306? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52306 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52306? ▼
In ZIP code 52306, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52306? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52306 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Reading Census Demographics
How to interpret population, income, and education data from the Census Bureau.
Understanding ZIP Code Data
What ZIP codes are, how ZCTAs differ, and what the data reveals.
Best ZIP Codes for Families
Key factors to evaluate when choosing a family-friendly neighborhood.
ZIP Codes for Relocation
Data-driven tips for evaluating ZIP codes before a move.

Official Data Resources for Mechanicsville, 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.