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 High-density area
- $125,347
- Median income Above-median income area
- $382,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52328 (Robins, IA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.8 in 2023 to 172.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52328 covers 8.0 square miles in Robins, Linn County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,826 residents on file, a density of 354 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52328 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,347 (64% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,065. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $382,900 (118% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 92.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $967.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 52328 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 52328
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Robins, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52328.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 52328, Robins, 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
2,826
Population
8.0
Area (sq mi)
354
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52328?
46.9
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
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?
$125,347
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$59,065
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52328 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Robins, 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)
$125,347 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
1,003housing units
1,003
Total Housing Units
993
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$382,900
Median Home Value
+118% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52328 vs 52233 →
ZIP 52328 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52402
Cedar Rapids (52402)
40,149 residents
- 52404
Cedar Rapids (52404)
37,796 residents
- 52302
Marion (52302)
36,980 residents
- 52405
Cedar Rapids (52405)
23,621 residents
- 52233 6,981
Hiawatha (52233)
6,981 residents
- 52411 6,896
Cedar Rapids (52411)
6,896 residents
- 52328 2,826
Robins (52328)
2,826 residents
- 52401 2,017
Cedar Rapids (52401)
2,017 residents
- 52324 1,890
Palo (52324)
1,890 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52328 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52328 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52411
Cedar Rapids (52411)
$170,491 median income
- 52328
Robins (52328)
$125,347 median income
- 52324
Palo (52324)
$115,917 median income
- 52202
Alburnett (52202)
$105,362 median income
- 52341
Toddville (52341)
$91,250 median income
- 52302
Marion (52302)
$87,983 median income
- 52402
Cedar Rapids (52402)
$73,439 median income
- 52405
Cedar Rapids (52405)
$70,123 median income
- 52233 $65,575
Hiawatha (52233)
$65,575 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52328, 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 (2,826 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 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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