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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
$64,444
Median income
$261,100
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 229.8 square miles in Oxford, Johnson County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,436 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 52322 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52322 sits at $64,444 (16% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,812. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.3%. On housing, the median home value is $261,100 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $965 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52322 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 52322 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 52322

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52322.

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 52322, Oxford, 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

2,436

Population

229.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52322?

36.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$35,812

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52322 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,444 37th percentile higher than 37% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

928

Total Housing Units

910

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$261,100

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$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

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ZIP 52322 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 52322 ranks #3 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 52322 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 52322 ranks #6 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
52340 Tiffin, IA 2,180 4.1 mi
52236 Homestead, IA 592 6.6 mi
52338 Swisher, IA 3,283 9.9 mi
52317 North Liberty, IA 14,775 8.3 mi
52307 Middle Amana, IA 90 10.0 mi
52203 Amana, IA 1,932 10.6 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
52317 standard
North Liberty, IA
Pop: 14,775
52333 standard
Solon, IA
Pop: 6,168

Related Areas

Johnson County Oxford, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Oxford, IA

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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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