North English, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52316
Iowa County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,659
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,768
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North English pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52316 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52316 covers 180.3 square miles in North English, Iowa County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,659 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52316 reports a modest median household income of $60,768 (21% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,909. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 1.8%. Median home value is $150,600 (14% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $654; 74.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iowa County, so 52316 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 52316
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North English, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52316.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 52316, North English, 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
1,659
Population
180.3
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52316?
43.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.5%
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?
$60,768
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$28,909
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52316 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
North English, 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)
$60,768 19th percentile higher than 19% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
681housing units
681
Total Housing Units
631
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$654
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 52316, employing approximately 190 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,269,000.
36
Businesses
190
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.3% |
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 52316 vs 52308 →
ZIP 52316 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52361
Williamsburg (52361)
4,527 residents
- 52316 1,659
North English (52316)
1,659 residents
- 52335 709
South English (52335)
709 residents
- 52355 277
Webster (52355)
277 residents
- 52308 132
Millersburg (52308)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52316 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52316 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52308
Millersburg (52308)
$79,688 median income
- 52355
Webster (52355)
$63,750 median income
- 52361
Williamsburg (52361)
$60,992 median income
- 52316
North English (52316)
$60,768 median income
- 52335
South English (52335)
$52,162 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52316 ranks #4 of 5 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 52316, 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 (1,659 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 52316 in?
ZIP code 52316 (North English) is located in Iowa County, Iowa. Iowa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iowa-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52316?
ZIP code 52316 in North English, IA has a population of 1,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52316?
The median household income in ZIP 52316 is $60,768, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52316?
The median home value in ZIP 52316 is $150,600, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52316?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52316 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52316?
ZIP code 52316 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52316?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52316 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52316?
In ZIP code 52316, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 52316?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52316 is 27.4 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 52316?
In ZIP code 52316, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52316?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52316 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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