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Solon, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52333

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

6,168
28/sq mi
$118,721
Median income
$366,900
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Solon pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52333 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52333 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.5 square miles in Solon, Johnson County, Iowa. The area is home to 6,168 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 52333 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52333 sits at $118,721 (55% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $53,266. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $366,900 (109% above the state average) with median rent at $1,185 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52333 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 52333 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 52333

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52333.

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 52333, Solon, 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

6,168

Population

223.5

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52333?

45.1

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
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 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$118,721

Median Household Income

+55% vs state

$53,266

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52333 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,721 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,866

Total Housing Units

2,751

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$366,900

Median Home Value

+109% vs state

$1,185

Median Rent

1991

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

-2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52333 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 166
2021 +7.5% 179
2022 +8.8% 195
2023 +11.3% 217
2024 -2.2% 212

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 167 business establishments in ZIP 52333, employing approximately 993 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,541,000.

167

Businesses

993

Employees

$39.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 23.9%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.4%
Retail trade 13 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.6%
Finance and insurance 9 5.4%
Wholesale trade 6 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.0%
Manufacturing 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 52333 vs 52245 →

ZIP 52333 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 52333 ranks #4 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 52333 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 52333 ranks #2 of 7 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
52245 Iowa City, IA 22,573 9.4 mi
52227 Ely, IA 2,461 7.4 mi
52314 Mount Vernon, IA 5,865 9.1 mi
52317 North Liberty, IA 14,775 7.7 mi
52242 Iowa City, IA 1,592 10.3 mi
52241 Coralville, IA 18,911 9.1 mi
52253 Lisbon, IA 3,192 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

52240 standard
Iowa City, IA
Pop: 32,230
52245 standard
Iowa City, IA
Pop: 22,573
52246 standard
Iowa City, IA
Pop: 21,114
52241 standard
Coralville, IA
Pop: 18,911
52317 standard
North Liberty, IA
Pop: 14,775
52338 standard
Swisher, IA
Pop: 3,283

Related Areas

Johnson County Solon, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52333 in? ▼
ZIP code 52333 (Solon) is located in Johnson County, Iowa. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52333? ▼
ZIP code 52333 in Solon, IA has a population of 6,168 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52333? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52333 is $118,721, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52333? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52333 is $366,900, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52333? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52333 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52333? ▼
ZIP code 52333 has 167 business establishments employing approximately 993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52333? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52333 are: Construction (40), Other services (except public administration) (16), Real estate and rental and leasing (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52333? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52333 decreased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 52333? ▼
In ZIP code 52333, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 52333? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52333 is 22.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52333? ▼
In ZIP code 52333, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52333? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52333 is 2.6% 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 Solon, 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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