Oxford, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52322
Johnson County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,436
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,444
- Median income Near-median income area
- $261,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oxford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52322 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52322 covers 229.8 square miles in Oxford, Johnson County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,436 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52322 reports a modest median household income of $64,444 (16% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,812. Unemployment is 11.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $261,100 (49% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $965.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 52322 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 52322
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oxford, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52322.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
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 52322, Oxford, 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
2,436
Population
229.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52322?
36.7
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$64,444
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$35,812
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52322 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Oxford, 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)
$64,444 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
928housing units
928
Total Housing Units
910
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,100
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$965
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
+23.4%
YoY Change (2023)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52322 have increased 23.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.9% | 187 |
| 2020 | +6.2% | 198 |
| 2021 | +1.3% | 201 |
| 2022 | +4.4% | 210 |
| 2023 | +23.4% | 259 |
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 49 business establishments in ZIP 52322, employing approximately 179 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,463,000.
49
Businesses
179
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 34.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.1% |
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 52322 vs 52340 →
ZIP 52322 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52317
North Liberty (52317)
14,775 residents
- 52338 3,283
Swisher (52338)
3,283 residents
- 52322 2,436
Oxford (52322)
2,436 residents
- 52340 2,180
Tiffin (52340)
2,180 residents
- 52203 1,932
Amana (52203)
1,932 residents
- 52236 592
Homestead (52236)
592 residents
- 52307 90
Middle Amana (52307)
90 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52322 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52322 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52338
Swisher (52338)
$119,605 median income
- 52317
North Liberty (52317)
$105,318 median income
- 52203
Amana (52203)
$101,950 median income
- 52340
Tiffin (52340)
$98,393 median income
- 52236
Homestead (52236)
$87,958 median income
- 52322
Oxford (52322)
$64,444 median income
- 52307 $43,388
Middle Amana (52307)
$43,388 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52322 ranks #6 of 7 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 52322, 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 (2,436 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 52322 in?
ZIP code 52322 (Oxford) 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 52322?
ZIP code 52322 in Oxford, IA has a population of 2,436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52322?
The median household income in ZIP 52322 is $64,444, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52322?
The median home value in ZIP 52322 is $261,100, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52322?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52322 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52322?
ZIP code 52322 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52322?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52322 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52322?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52322 increased by 23.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 52322?
In ZIP code 52322, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 52322?
In ZIP code 52322, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52322?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52322 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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