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Newhall, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52315

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

1,222
16/sq mi
$77,656
Median income
$196,100
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52315 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.0 square miles in Newhall, Benton County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,222 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 52315 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52315 sits at $77,656 (1% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $39,814. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $196,100 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $642 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52315 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 52315 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 →

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 52315, Newhall, 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

1,222

Population

75.0

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52315?

36.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$77,656

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$39,814

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52315 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,656 Top 41% higher than 59% 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

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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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

533

Total Housing Units

476

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$196,100

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$642

Median Rent

1963

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

-4.3%

YoY Change (2023)

162

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+62%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52315 have decreased 4.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 — 134
2020 +5.1% 141
2021 +15.1% 162
2022 +4.9% 170
2023 -4.3% 162

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 52315, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,395,000.

16

Businesses

154

Employees

$6.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 25.0%
Retail trade 4 25.0%

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 52315 vs 52206 →

ZIP 52315 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 52315 ranks #4 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 52315 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 52315 ranks #8 of 8 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
52206 Atkins, IA 2,303 4.4 mi
52354 Watkins, IA 379 5.9 mi
52346 Van Horne, IA 1,085 5.7 mi
52332 Shellsburg, IA 2,006 8.0 mi
52318 Norway, IA 1,033 8.7 mi
52209 Blairstown, IA 1,074 9.3 mi
52351 Walford, IA 1,455 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

52349 standard
Vinton, IA
Pop: 7,643
52208 standard
Belle Plaine, IA
Pop: 3,153
52206 standard
Atkins, IA
Pop: 2,303
52352 standard
Walker, IA
Pop: 2,025
52332 standard
Shellsburg, IA
Pop: 2,006
52345 standard
Urbana, IA
Pop: 1,468

Related Areas

Benton County Newhall, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52315 in? ▼
ZIP code 52315 (Newhall) is located in Benton County, Iowa. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52315? ▼
ZIP code 52315 in Newhall, IA has a population of 1,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52315? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52315 is $77,656, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52315? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52315 is $196,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52315? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52315 is White at 99.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52315? ▼
ZIP code 52315 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52315? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52315 decreased by 4.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 52315? ▼
In ZIP code 52315, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52315? ▼
In ZIP code 52315, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52315? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52315 is 9.6% 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 Newhall, 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.