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Shellsburg, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52332

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

2,006
18/sq mi
$92,708
Median income
$198,000
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52332 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52332 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.6 square miles in Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,006 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 52332 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52332 sits at $92,708 (21% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $42,119. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $198,000 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $961 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52332 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 52332 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 52332

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52332.

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 52332, Shellsburg, 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

2,006

Population

109.6

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52332?

43.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$92,708

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$42,119

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52332 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,708 Top 24% higher than 76% 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

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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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

760

Total Housing Units

630

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$198,000

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$961

Median Rent

1987

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52332 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -6.0% 132
2021 +19.8% 158
2022 -1.0% 156
2023 +19.0% 186
2024 +1.9% 189

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 31 business establishments in ZIP 52332, employing approximately 161 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,178,000.

31

Businesses

161

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 25.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 12.9%
Wholesale trade 3 9.7%
Retail trade 3 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.7%

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 52332 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 52332 ranks #5 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 52332 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 52332 ranks #5 of 8 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
52206 Atkins, IA 2,303 7.4 mi
52324 Palo, IA 1,890 4.9 mi
52345 Urbana, IA 1,468 9.4 mi
52315 Newhall, IA 1,222 8.0 mi
52349 Vinton, IA 7,643 7.9 mi
52213 Center Point, IA 4,340 9.1 mi
52405 Cedar Rapids, IA 23,621 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

52349 standard
Vinton, IA
Pop: 7,643
52208 standard
Belle Plaine, IA
Pop: 3,153
52206 standard
Atkins, IA
Pop: 2,303
52352 standard
Walker, IA
Pop: 2,025
52345 standard
Urbana, IA
Pop: 1,468
52351 standard
Walford, IA
Pop: 1,455

Related Areas

Benton County Shellsburg, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52332 in? ▼
ZIP code 52332 (Shellsburg) is located in Benton County, Iowa. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52332? ▼
ZIP code 52332 in Shellsburg, IA has a population of 2,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52332? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52332 is $92,708, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52332? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52332 is $198,000, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52332? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52332 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52332? ▼
ZIP code 52332 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52332? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52332 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52332? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52332 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 52332? ▼
In ZIP code 52332, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 52332? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52332 is 27.6 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 52332? ▼
In ZIP code 52332, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52332? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52332 is 5.8% 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 Shellsburg, 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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