Mount Vernon, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52314
Linn County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,865
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $109,244
- Median income Above-median income area
- $265,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Vernon pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52314 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 52314 (Mount Vernon, IA) fell -4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.3 in 2023 to 224.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52314 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, home to 5,865 residents across 154.3 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52314 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,244 (43% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,611. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $265,100 (51% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 88.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $795.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 52314 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 52314
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Vernon, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52314.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 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 52314, Mount Vernon, 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
5,865
Population
154.3
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52314?
35.0
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
2.7%
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?
$109,244
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$38,611
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52314 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Mount Vernon, 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)
$109,244 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
2,051housing units
2,051
Total Housing Units
1,890
Occupied Units
161
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,100
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$795
Median Rent
1976
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
-4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52314 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 159 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 175 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 193 |
| 2023 | +21.8% | 235 |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 224 |
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 132 business establishments in ZIP 52314, employing approximately 1,590 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,390,000.
132
Businesses
1,590
Employees
$62.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 10 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 52314 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52302
Marion (52302)
36,980 residents
- 52403
Cedar Rapids (52403)
23,673 residents
- 52333 6,168
Solon (52333)
6,168 residents
- 52314 5,865
Mount Vernon (52314)
5,865 residents
- 52253 3,192
Lisbon (52253)
3,192 residents
- 52227 2,461
Ely (52227)
2,461 residents
- 52336 2,363
Springville (52336)
2,363 residents
- 52305 629
Martelle (52305)
629 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52314 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52314 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52227
Ely (52227)
$120,230 median income
- 52333
Solon (52333)
$118,721 median income
- 52314
Mount Vernon (52314)
$109,244 median income
- 52253
Lisbon (52253)
$104,821 median income
- 52305
Martelle (52305)
$94,452 median income
- 52336
Springville (52336)
$91,458 median income
- 52302
Marion (52302)
$87,983 median income
- 52403
Cedar Rapids (52403)
$74,703 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52314 ranks #3 of 8 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 52314, 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 (5,865 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 52314 in?
ZIP code 52314 (Mount Vernon) 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 52314?
ZIP code 52314 in Mount Vernon, IA has a population of 5,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52314?
The median household income in ZIP 52314 is $109,244, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52314?
The median home value in ZIP 52314 is $265,100, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52314?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52314 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52314?
ZIP code 52314 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,590 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52314?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52314 are: Accommodation and food services (20), Health care and social assistance (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52314?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52314 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 52314?
In ZIP code 52314, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% 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 52314?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52314 is 21.8 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 52314?
In ZIP code 52314, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52314?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52314 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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