Riverside, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52327
Washington County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,012
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,942
- Median income Above-median income area
- $298,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riverside pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52327 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52327 (Riverside, IA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.4 in 2023 to 211.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52327 covers 216.7 square miles in Riverside, Washington County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,012 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52327 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,942 (14% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,460. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.4% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $298,800 (70% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 80.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,304.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 52327 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 52327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverside, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52327.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 52327, Riverside, 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
3,012
Population
216.7
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52327?
40.2
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
1.0%
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?
$86,942
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$37,460
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52327 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Riverside, 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)
$86,942 Top 25% higher than 75% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,404housing units
1,404
Total Housing Units
1,315
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,800
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$1,304
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52327 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 161 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 173 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 198 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 204 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 211 |
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 88 business establishments in ZIP 52327, employing approximately 1,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,124,000.
88
Businesses
1,155
Employees
$52.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 38.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.4% |
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 52327 vs 52235 →
ZIP 52327 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52247
Kalona (52247)
5,645 residents
- 52327
Riverside (52327)
3,012 residents
- 52755 1,928
Lone Tree (52755)
1,928 residents
- 52201 1,267
Ainsworth (52201)
1,267 residents
- 52235 698
Hills (52235)
698 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52327 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52327 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52755
Lone Tree (52755)
$102,434 median income
- 52201
Ainsworth (52201)
$93,750 median income
- 52247
Kalona (52247)
$91,450 median income
- 52327
Riverside (52327)
$86,942 median income
- 52235
Hills (52235)
$83,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52327 ranks #4 of 5 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 52327, 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 (3,012 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 52327 in?
ZIP code 52327 (Riverside) is located in Washington County, Iowa. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52327?
ZIP code 52327 in Riverside, IA has a population of 3,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52327?
The median household income in ZIP 52327 is $86,942, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52327?
The median home value in ZIP 52327 is $298,800, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52327 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52327?
ZIP code 52327 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 1,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52327?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52327 are: Construction (34), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52327?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52327 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 52327?
In ZIP code 52327, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 52327?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52327 is 32.7 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 52327?
In ZIP code 52327, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52327?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52327 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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