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North Liberty, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52317

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

14,775
165/sq mi
$105,318
Median income
$322,800
Median home value
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Liberty pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
165
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.8 square miles in North Liberty, Johnson County, Iowa. The area is home to 14,775 residents, producing a population density of 165 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 52317 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52317 sits at $105,318 (38% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $57,511. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $322,800 (84% above the state average) with median rent at $1,241 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 52317 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 52317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52317.

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 52317, North Liberty, 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

14,775

Population

89.8

Area (sq mi)

165

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52317?

33.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 3.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$105,318

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$57,511

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52317 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,318 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,493

Total Housing Units

8,913

Occupied Units

580

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$322,800

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$1,241

Median Rent

2004

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52317 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 159
2021 +5.7% 168
2022 +9.7% 185
2023 +9.8% 203
2024 +7.3% 217

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 428 business establishments in ZIP 52317, employing approximately 7,490 people with a combined annual payroll of $418,717,000.

428

Businesses

7,490

Employees

$418.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 61 14.3%
Construction 55 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 47 11.0%
Retail trade 46 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 33 7.7%
Finance and insurance 31 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 7.0%
Wholesale trade 24 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 17 4.0%
Manufacturing 12 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.3%
Information 8 1.9%
Educational services 7 1.6%

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 52317 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 52317 ranks #5 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 52317 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 52317 ranks #4 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
52241 Coralville, IA 18,911 4.8 mi
52340 Tiffin, IA 2,180 4.7 mi
52338 Swisher, IA 3,283 6.1 mi
52246 Iowa City, IA 21,114 8.3 mi
52333 Solon, IA 6,168 7.7 mi
52242 Iowa City, IA 1,592 8.1 mi
52322 Oxford, IA 2,436 8.3 mi
52227 Ely, IA 2,461 10.1 mi
52245 Iowa City, IA 22,573 9.0 mi
52240 Iowa City, IA 32,230 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

52240 standard
Iowa City, IA
Pop: 32,230
52245 standard
Iowa City, IA
Pop: 22,573
52246 standard
Iowa City, IA
Pop: 21,114
52241 standard
Coralville, IA
Pop: 18,911
52333 standard
Solon, IA
Pop: 6,168
52338 standard
Swisher, IA
Pop: 3,283

Related Areas

Johnson County North Liberty, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52317 in? ▼
ZIP code 52317 (North Liberty) is located in Johnson County, Iowa. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52317? ▼
ZIP code 52317 in North Liberty, IA has a population of 14,775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52317? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52317 is $105,318, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52317? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52317 is $322,800, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52317? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52317 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52317? ▼
ZIP code 52317 has 428 business establishments employing approximately 7,490 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52317? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52317 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Construction (55), Accommodation and food services (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52317? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52317 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 52317? ▼
In ZIP code 52317, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.2% 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 52317? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52317 is 24.1 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 52317? ▼
In ZIP code 52317, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52317? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52317 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for North Liberty, 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.

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