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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
$86,942
Median income
$298,800
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 52327 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.7 square miles in Riverside, Washington County, Iowa. The area is home to 3,012 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 52327 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52327 sits at $86,942 (14% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $37,460. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $298,800 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $1,304 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52327 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 52327 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 52327

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52327.

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 52327, Riverside, 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

3,012

Population

216.7

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52327?

40.2

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
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?

$86,942

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$37,460

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52327 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,942 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,404

Total Housing Units

1,315

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$298,800

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$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

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ZIP 52327 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 52327 ranks #2 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 52327 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 52327 ranks #4 of 5 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
52235 Hills, IA 698 7.1 mi
52755 Lone Tree, IA 1,928 7.8 mi
52247 Kalona, IA 5,645 7.6 mi
52201 Ainsworth, IA 1,267 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

52353 standard
Washington, IA
Pop: 9,173
52247 standard
Kalona, IA
Pop: 5,645
52356 standard
Wellman, IA
Pop: 2,656
52540 standard
Brighton, IA
Pop: 1,420
52201 standard
Ainsworth, IA
Pop: 1,267
52585 standard
Richland, IA
Pop: 988

Related Areas

Washington County Riverside, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Riverside, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

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