Swisher, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52338
Johnson County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,283
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $119,605
- Median income Above-median income area
- $392,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Swisher pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52338 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 52338 (Swisher, IA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.2 in 2023 to 232.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52338 covers 87.3 square miles in Swisher, Johnson County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,283 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52338 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,605 (56% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,228. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $392,700 (124% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 93.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,215.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 52338 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 52338
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Swisher, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52338.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 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 52338, Swisher, 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
3,283
Population
87.3
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52338?
45.2
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
3.9%
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?
$119,605
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$61,228
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52338 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Swisher, 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)
$119,605 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
1,435housing units
1,435
Total Housing Units
1,426
Occupied Units
9
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,700
Median Home Value
+124% vs state ZIP avg
$1,215
Median Rent
1993
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52338 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 165 |
| 2021 | +4.2% | 172 |
| 2022 | +1.7% | 175 |
| 2023 | +30.7% | 228 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 232 |
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 73 business establishments in ZIP 52338, employing approximately 403 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,487,000.
73
Businesses
403
Employees
$20.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 26.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.1% |
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 52338 vs 52404 →
ZIP 52338 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52404
Cedar Rapids (52404)
37,796 residents
- 52403
Cedar Rapids (52403)
23,673 residents
- 52241
Coralville (52241)
18,911 residents
- 52317 14,775
North Liberty (52317)
14,775 residents
- 52338 3,283
Swisher (52338)
3,283 residents
- 52228 2,772
Fairfax (52228)
2,772 residents
- 52227 2,461
Ely (52227)
2,461 residents
- 52322 2,436
Oxford (52322)
2,436 residents
- 52340 2,180
Tiffin (52340)
2,180 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52338 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52338 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52351
Walford (52351)
$128,750 median income
- 52227
Ely (52227)
$120,230 median income
- 52338
Swisher (52338)
$119,605 median income
- 52228
Fairfax (52228)
$118,125 median income
- 52317
North Liberty (52317)
$105,318 median income
- 52340
Tiffin (52340)
$98,393 median income
- 52403
Cedar Rapids (52403)
$74,703 median income
- 52241
Coralville (52241)
$69,243 median income
- 52322
Oxford (52322)
$64,444 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52338 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52404 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 37,796 | 6.6 mi |
| 52317 | North Liberty, IA | 14,775 | 6.1 mi |
| 52340 | Tiffin, IA | 2,180 | 8.5 mi |
| 52228 | Fairfax, IA | 2,772 | 6.6 mi |
| 52351 | Walford, IA | 1,455 | 7.2 mi |
| 52322 | Oxford, IA | 2,436 | 9.9 mi |
| 52401 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2,017 | 10.4 mi |
| 52227 | Ely, IA | 2,461 | 8.9 mi |
| 52241 | Coralville, IA | 18,911 | 10.8 mi |
| 52403 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 23,673 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52338, 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 (3,283 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 52338 in?
ZIP code 52338 (Swisher) 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 52338?
ZIP code 52338 in Swisher, IA has a population of 3,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52338?
The median household income in ZIP 52338 is $119,605, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52338?
The median home value in ZIP 52338 is $392,700, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52338?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52338 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52338?
ZIP code 52338 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52338?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52338 are: Construction (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52338?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52338 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 52338?
In ZIP code 52338, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.5% 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 52338?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52338 is 22.3 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 52338?
In ZIP code 52338, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52338?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52338 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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