PlainZIP

Van Horne, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52346

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

1,085
8/sq mi
$113,342
Median income
$247,100
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Van Horne pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52346 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52346 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Van Horne, Benton County, Iowa, home to just 1,085 residents across 135.6 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52346 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,342 (48% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $45,410. Local economic indicators show a 9.4% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $247,100 (41% above the state average); renters pay a median of $725 monthly, and 87.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 52346 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Benton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 52346

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Van Horne, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52346.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52346, Van Horne, 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

1,085

Population

135.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52346?

39.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
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 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$113,342

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$45,410

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52346 ranks nationally

Van Horne, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,342 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

436

Total Housing Units

413

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$247,100

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1962

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52346 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.2% 147
2020 +4.9% 154
2021 +3.8% 160
2023 – 216
2024 +4.1% 224

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 52346, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,158,000.

26

Businesses

154

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 19.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 15.4%
Retail trade 3 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 11.5%

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 52346 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 52346 ranks #2 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 52346 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 52346 ranks the highest 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
52315 Newhall, IA 1,222 5.7 mi
52209 Blairstown, IA 1,074 7.2 mi
52249 Keystone, IA 965 6.4 mi
52257 Luzerne, IA 210 7.9 mi
52354 Watkins, IA 379 8.1 mi
52229 Garrison, IA 721 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

52349 standard
Vinton, IA
Pop: 7,643
52208 standard
Belle Plaine, IA
Pop: 3,153
52206 standard
Atkins, IA
Pop: 2,303
52352 standard
Walker, IA
Pop: 2,025
52332 standard
Shellsburg, IA
Pop: 2,006
52345 standard
Urbana, IA
Pop: 1,468

Related Areas

Benton County Van Horne, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52346 in? ▼
ZIP code 52346 (Van Horne) is located in Benton County, Iowa. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52346? ▼
ZIP code 52346 in Van Horne, IA has a population of 1,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52346? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52346 is $113,342, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52346? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52346 is $247,100, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52346? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52346 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52346? ▼
ZIP code 52346 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52346? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52346 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52346? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52346 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 52346? ▼
In ZIP code 52346, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 52346? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52346 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52346? ▼
In ZIP code 52346, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52346? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52346 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.