Vinton, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52349

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 10, 2026

7,643
20/sq mi: $71,314
Median income: $181,200
Median home value: 29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vinton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 38th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 20
people per sq mi: 83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52349 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52349 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 380.2 square miles in Vinton, Benton County, Iowa. The area is home to 7,643 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 52349 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52349 sits at $71,314 (7% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $41,121. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $181,200 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52349 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 52349 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 52349

Retail trade

32
Health care and social assistance

32
Other services (except public administration)

23
Construction

17
Finance and insurance

15

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52349, Vinton, IA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-10 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

7,643

Population

380.2

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52349?

45.4

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%

African American 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$71,314

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$41,121

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52349 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,314 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,650

Total Housing Units

3,304

Occupied Units

346

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%

Renter 17.1%

$181,200

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1958

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

-4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52349 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.8%	156
2021	+11.1%	174
2022	+7.2%	186
2023	+11.2%	207
2024	-4.6%	198

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 185 business establishments in ZIP 52349, employing approximately 1,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,504,000.

185

Businesses

1,569

Employees

$63.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	32	17.3%
Health care and social assistance	32	17.3%
Other services (except public administration)	23	12.4%
Construction	17	9.2%
Finance and insurance	15	8.1%
Accommodation and food services	15	8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	10	5.4%
Manufacturing	7	3.8%
Wholesale trade	7	3.8%
Transportation and warehousing	5	2.7%
Information	5	2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing	5	2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	3	1.6%

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 52349 vs 52345 →

52349

7,643
52332

2,006
52345

1,468
52313

397

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52349 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

52345

$115,179
52332

$92,708
52313

$91,146
52349

$71,314

What this shows By household income, ZIP 52349 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
52345	Urbana, IA	1,468	7.2 mi
52313	Mount Auburn, IA	397	7.5 mi
52332	Shellsburg, IA	2,006	7.9 mi

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Benton County Vinton, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52349 in? ▼

ZIP code 52349 (Vinton) 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 52349? ▼

ZIP code 52349 in Vinton, IA has a population of 7,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 52349? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 52349 is $71,314, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 52349? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 52349 is $181,200, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52349? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 52349 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 52349? ▼

ZIP code 52349 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 1,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 52349? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52349 are: Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (32), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 52349? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52349 decreased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 52349? ▼

In ZIP code 52349, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 52349? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52349 is 23.1 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 52349? ▼

In ZIP code 52349, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52349? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 52349 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.