Toledo, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52342
Tama County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,274
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,813
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Toledo pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52342 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52342 covers 232.2 square miles in Toledo, Tama County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,274 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52342 reports a modest median household income of $57,813 (25% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,076. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,700 (19% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $883; owner occupancy is 62.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tama County, so 52342 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 52342
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toledo, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52342.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 52342, Toledo, 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
3,274
Population
232.2
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52342?
45.1
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.4%
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?
$57,813
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$33,076
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52342 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Toledo, 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)
$57,813 14th percentile higher than 14% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,351housing units
1,351
Total Housing Units
1,141
Occupied Units
210
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,700
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$883
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 52342, employing approximately 795 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,435,000.
74
Businesses
795
Employees
$29.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 20.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 6 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.0% |
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 52342 vs 52339 →
ZIP 52342 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52339
Tama (52339)
4,504 residents
- 52342
Toledo (52342)
3,274 residents
- 50675
Traer (50675)
2,456 residents
- 50632 1,107
Garwin (50632)
1,107 residents
- 52217 590
Clutier (52217)
590 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52342 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52217
Clutier (52217)
$83,750 median income
- 50675
Traer (50675)
$75,938 median income
- 50632
Garwin (50632)
$71,667 median income
- 52339
Tama (52339)
$67,612 median income
- 52342
Toledo (52342)
$57,813 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52342 ranks #5 of 5 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 52342, 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 (3,274 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 52342 in?
ZIP code 52342 (Toledo) is located in Tama County, Iowa. Tama County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tama-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52342?
ZIP code 52342 in Toledo, IA has a population of 3,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52342?
The median household income in ZIP 52342 is $57,813, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52342?
The median home value in ZIP 52342 is $142,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52342?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52342 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52342?
ZIP code 52342 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 795 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52342?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52342 are: Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (11), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52342?
In ZIP code 52342, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 52342?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52342 is 22.6 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 52342?
In ZIP code 52342, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52342?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52342 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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