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Palo, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52324

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

1,890
18/sq mi
$115,917
Median income
$327,400
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52324 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.8 square miles in Palo, Linn County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,890 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 52324 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52324 sits at $115,917 (51% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $46,844. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $327,400 (86% above the state average) with median rent at $878 per month, and 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 52324 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 52324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52324.

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 52324, Palo, 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

1,890

Population

103.8

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52324?

37.2

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$115,917

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$46,844

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52324 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,917 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

813

Total Housing Units

805

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$327,400

Median Home Value

+86% vs state

$878

Median Rent

2003

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52324 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 144
2021 +9.0% 157
2022 +13.2% 178
2023 +6.5% 190
2024 +2.6% 195

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 49 business establishments in ZIP 52324, employing approximately 347 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,543,000.

49

Businesses

347

Employees

$19.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 26.5%
Retail trade 6 12.2%
Utilities 5 10.2%
Finance and insurance 5 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.2%

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 52324 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 52324 ranks #0 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 52324 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 52324 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
52411 Cedar Rapids, IA 6,896 4.1 mi
52341 Toddville, IA 1,093 4.5 mi
52332 Shellsburg, IA 2,006 4.9 mi
52233 Hiawatha, IA 6,981 6.2 mi
52405 Cedar Rapids, IA 23,621 6.1 mi
52328 Robins, IA 2,826 7.2 mi
52206 Atkins, IA 2,303 6.5 mi
52213 Center Point, IA 4,340 9.4 mi
52402 Cedar Rapids, IA 40,149 8.0 mi
52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 2,017 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Linn County

52402 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 40,149
52404 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 37,796
52302 standard
Marion, IA
Pop: 36,980
52403 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,673
52405 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,621
52233 standard
Hiawatha, IA
Pop: 6,981

Related Areas

Linn County Palo, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52324 in? ▼
ZIP code 52324 (Palo) is located in Linn County, Iowa. Linn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/linn-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52324? ▼
ZIP code 52324 in Palo, IA has a population of 1,890 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52324? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52324 is $115,917, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52324? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52324 is $327,400, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52324? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52324 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52324? ▼
ZIP code 52324 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52324? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52324 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (6), Utilities (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52324? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52324 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 52324? ▼
In ZIP code 52324, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 52324? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52324 is 27.2 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 52324? ▼
In ZIP code 52324, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52324? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52324 is 3.6% 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 Palo, 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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