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 Moderate-density area
- $118,721
- Median income Above-median income area
- $366,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52333 (Solon, IA) fell -2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.8 in 2023 to 212.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52333 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Solon, Johnson County, Iowa, home to 6,168 residents across 223.5 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52333 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,721 (55% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,266. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.6% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $366,900 (109% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 86.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,185.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 52333 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 52333
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Solon, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52333.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 15
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 14
Accommodation and food services
14 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 52333, Solon, 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
6,168
Population
223.5
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52333?
45.1
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$118,721
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$53,266
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52333 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Solon, 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)
$118,721 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
2,866housing units
2,866
Total Housing Units
2,751
Occupied Units
115
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$366,900
Median Home Value
+109% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 52245
Iowa City (52245)
22,573 residents
- 52241
Coralville (52241)
18,911 residents
- 52317
North Liberty (52317)
14,775 residents
- 52333 6,168
Solon (52333)
6,168 residents
- 52314 5,865
Mount Vernon (52314)
5,865 residents
- 52253 3,192
Lisbon (52253)
3,192 residents
- 52227 2,461
Ely (52227)
2,461 residents
- 52242 1,592
Iowa City (52242)
1,592 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52333 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52333 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52227
Ely (52227)
$120,230 median income
- 52333
Solon (52333)
$118,721 median income
- 52314
Mount Vernon (52314)
$109,244 median income
- 52317
North Liberty (52317)
$105,318 median income
- 52253
Lisbon (52253)
$104,821 median income
- 52245
Iowa City (52245)
$78,020 median income
- 52241
Coralville (52241)
$69,243 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52333, 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 (6,168 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 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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