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Olin, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52320

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

1,203
8/sq mi
$62,222
Median income
$131,300
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Olin pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52320 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Olin, Jones County, Iowa, home to just 1,203 residents across 152.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52320 reports a modest median household income of $62,222 (19% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $29,244. Poverty here runs at 12.4%, with unemployment measured at 12.6%. On housing, the median home value is $131,300 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $778 per month, and 69.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 52320 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jones County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 52320, Olin, 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

1,203

Population

152.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52320?

37.2

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$62,222

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$29,244

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52320 ranks nationally

Olin, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,222 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

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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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

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

What does housing look like?

581

Total Housing Units

516

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$131,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$778

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 20 business establishments in ZIP 52320, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,815,000.

20

Businesses

88

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 15.0%
Finance and insurance 3 15.0%

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 52320 vs 52312 →

ZIP 52320 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 52320 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 52320 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 52320 ranks #5 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
52312 Morley, IA 115 5.0 mi
52337 Stanwood, IA 845 8.1 mi
52212 Center Junction, IA 285 8.3 mi
52306 Mechanicsville, IA 1,754 8.7 mi
52216 Clarence, IA 1,428 9.4 mi
52205 Anamosa, IA 8,682 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jones County

52205 standard
Anamosa, IA
Pop: 8,682
52310 standard
Monticello, IA
Pop: 6,431
52362 standard
Wyoming, IA
Pop: 1,041
52323 standard
Oxford Junction, IA
Pop: 867
52305 standard
Martelle, IA
Pop: 629
52321 standard
Onslow, IA
Pop: 404

Related Areas

Jones County Olin, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52320 in? ▼
ZIP code 52320 (Olin) is located in Jones County, Iowa. Jones County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jones-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52320? ▼
ZIP code 52320 in Olin, IA has a population of 1,203 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52320? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52320 is $62,222, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52320? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52320 is $131,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52320? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52320 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52320? ▼
ZIP code 52320 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52320? ▼
In ZIP code 52320, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 52320? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52320 is 29.8 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 52320? ▼
In ZIP code 52320, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52320? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52320 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.