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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
$119,605
Median income
$392,700
Median home value
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 52338 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.3 square miles in Swisher, Johnson County, Iowa. The area is home to 3,283 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 52338 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52338 sits at $119,605 (56% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $61,228. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $392,700 (124% above the state average) with median rent at $1,215 per month, and 93.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52338 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 52338 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 52338

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52338.

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 52338, Swisher, 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

3,283

Population

87.3

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52338?

45.2

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$119,605

Median Household Income

+56% vs state

$61,228

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52338 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$119,605 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

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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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,435

Total Housing Units

1,426

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$392,700

Median Home Value

+124% vs state

$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

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ZIP 52338 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 52338 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 52338 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 52338 ranks #3 of 9 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
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

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
52333 standard
Solon, IA
Pop: 6,168

Related Areas

Johnson County Swisher, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Swisher, 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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