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Robins, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52328

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

2,826
354/sq mi
$125,347
Median income
$382,900
Median home value
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Robins pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
354
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52328 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52328 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.0 square miles in Robins, Linn County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,826 residents, producing a population density of 354 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 52328 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52328 sits at $125,347 (64% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $59,065. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $382,900 (118% above the state average) with median rent at $967 per month, and 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52328 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 52328 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 52328

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52328.

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 52328, Robins, 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

2,826

Population

8.0

Area (sq mi)

354

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52328?

46.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$125,347

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$59,065

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52328 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,347 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,003

Total Housing Units

993

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$382,900

Median Home Value

+118% vs state

$967

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52328 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 136
2021 +6.5% 145
2022 +13.7% 165
2023 +1.5% 168
2024 +2.9% 173

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 52328, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,836,000.

47

Businesses

378

Employees

$21.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 27.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.8%
Retail trade 4 8.5%
Wholesale trade 3 6.4%
Finance and insurance 3 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.4%

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 52328 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 52328 ranks #7 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 52328 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 52328 ranks #2 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
52233 Hiawatha, IA 6,981 2.0 mi
52402 Cedar Rapids, IA 40,149 3.4 mi
52411 Cedar Rapids, IA 6,896 3.4 mi
52302 Marion, IA 36,980 4.9 mi
52341 Toddville, IA 1,093 4.2 mi
52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 2,017 6.7 mi
52202 Alburnett, IA 1,152 6.1 mi
52324 Palo, IA 1,890 7.2 mi
52405 Cedar Rapids, IA 23,621 7.2 mi
52404 Cedar Rapids, IA 37,796 10.3 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 Robins, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52328 in? ▼
ZIP code 52328 (Robins) 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 52328? ▼
ZIP code 52328 in Robins, IA has a population of 2,826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52328? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52328 is $125,347, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52328? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52328 is $382,900, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52328? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52328 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52328? ▼
ZIP code 52328 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52328? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52328 are: Construction (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52328? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52328 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 52328? ▼
In ZIP code 52328, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.0% 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 52328? ▼
In ZIP code 52328, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52328? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52328 is 8.3% 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 Robins, 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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